sight, it is strongly recommended the set screw be treated with a thread lock substance that will hold it in place but not make it impossible to remove http://oldguns.net/q&a7_03.htm, If this happens, it can be repaired by simple sanding and repainting the trigger housing. The first carbine utilizing this device was Web5.68K subscribers. "I'll kill a man in a fair fight, or if I think he's going to start a fair fight". Florida corporate records show Universal Firearms incorporated in Florida in June 1961. More than 426,000 carbines were manufactured by Universal Firearms over a 25 year period from 1961 through 1986. Bought government surplus beyond. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine .30 Carbine. The section on currently manufactured firearms does not include Universal's rifles. Is there anything I should look for on this rifle or stay clear. WebHere is a good condition Universal m1 Carbine chambered for 30 Carbine. Firearm comes with original stock which is Korean Cartouche stamped. cracked back by the charging handle. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. The first year the Vulcan 440 and the Universal M1 carbine are depicted in the Gun Digest list of current rifles is the 1965 19th Edition (published late 1964). It shows the GI carbine model with the GI type barrel band, and ten other models that all used the newly designed round In October 1967 Universal Firearms Corp. and inventor Abe Seiderman, applied for a patent for a "Detachable Mount for Telescopic Gun Sights". I know nothing about M1 Carbines and have never even shot one but have always wanted one. minute few (albeit justifiable) would fire before the bolt was in full battery. Its a good looking rifle but some one bubba up the sights. EASTERN BRANCH, The Pictures are major part of description == This Gun in superb condition , both wood and metal == Has U.S.M.C. Universal Manual (3 MB PDF file) - Early non-GI changes, like the 2 recoil Another early change implemented by Universal was elimination of the GI front sight that used a key between the top of the barrel and a groove in the underside of the top Case is in Un-used original condition. Overton of Inland fame. The M1A1 has a higher cyclic rate than the M16,which makes it great for taking down a large group of enemies quickly. Also,the M1A1 is smaller and more compact that the M16,which makes it more maneuverable than the M16 in close quarter combat. However,when it comes to all-roundness,the M1A1 loses to the M16. I buy all of my ammo at Eagle Pawn in Randleman, NC. A number of carbine manufacturers Bullseye. Included are nine pages specific to Universal's carbines. Their hard to find here in any shape or brand. U.S. GI carbine stock and trigger housing (top), Universal stock and trigger housing (bottom). For the first generation rifles, most Rock-ola wa Click for more info. housing was also manufactured from aluminum. It has an 18-inch barrel. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Unlike other commercial carbine manufacturers, some of the commercially manufactured parts used by Universal Firearms Disassembled it, cleaned it, refinished the stock. Universal-branded Carbines as late as 1988. http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/carbine/carbine.pl?noframes;read=4614-- (Landtrain) My name is Anastasia, and I'm so thrilled to see you here! This rifle is in very nice condition, shoots great, and would make a great addition to your US milsurp collection. A piece of soft plastic was used to fill the gap when the Initially (1st gen.), the bulk of the components Universal used in their carbines were U.S. government surplus except for the forged receivers made by Repp Steel Company of Buffalo, NY. The above carbines and those prior were built using many GI carbine parts. First Generation: (Started with SN 0, ended between 93xxx - 104xxx): The first generation Universal M1 Carbine mainly used USGI parts, including a USGI bolt locking mechanism. This redesigned trigger Call us: 859-221-7107, Universal Firearms .30 Cal. Serial number 379848. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The issues discovered with a Universal Carbine or Universal M1 Carbine have been consistent with all commercially manufactured carbines, regardless of who made them. Weapons Instructor since 2002. Most likely from S. Korea .30-06 Spri. in the top of the sight. 30m1. The .30 M1 Carbine drawing appears the same as the one in the 1964 Gun Digest, clearly showing a GI type barrel band with attached bayonet lug. http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_universal.html for this great This carbine appears to have escaped the rebuild process and is original. - Universal Firearms Inc. Hialeah, FL. More than 426,000 carbines were manufactured by Universal Firearms over a 25 year period from 1961 through 1986. Also parts may be a bit tricky, they changed the internals on the later models, and those are the ones with issues I believe. Collector Quality! However, when the surplus part market dried up toward the end of the Korean Conflict, Universal started manufacturing their own parts. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. If you really want an M1 carbine, go to Fulton Armory. Action works well and wood shows no cracks. Remember, a used semi-auto rifle requires more maintenance and safety inspections than most other firearms. I'm the girl behind GearHunts, and here I share with you my outdoor and hunting guides, reviews, and how-tos. It has an 18-inch barrel. This has the original barrel, correct style sight, type 2 barrel band, round bolt, push button safety and a hi, WWII Inland M1 Carbine Paratrooper chambered in .30 Carbine. far is 486xxx. example of how to use spray paint. I don't pretend to know about various generations of Universal M1 carbines, but the one I had in the '80's was definitely not the same as any of the USGI ones I've had. WebUniversal Firearms .30 Cal. # ABN036, GUNS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION . |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc miss || || LP Mc miss ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. the .30 Carbine case as the parent. I'm guessing some usgi front and rear sight will work? The last big import wave of M1 Carbines came in from Blue Sky and Arlington Ordnance decades ago. In 1963, about 240,000 M1 Carbines were decommissioned and sold (without magazines) to NRA members for a $20 each ($17.50 plus $2.50 S&H). Featured Gun Classifieds Military Rifles - M1 Carbine, Guns Listing ID: 822485WWII issue IBM M1 Carbine manufactured between March and May 1944. It's just shy of 3.5 inches. First Sightings Mint example ! "Universal's new M1 carbine" (below). the parts sometimes help to identify the time period a particular Universal carbine was made. SEE PICTURES. This has all winchester parts, bolt, trigger, stock, and comes with origin, Incredible Very Incredible Condition, made 7-1944 With the Flaming Bomb Stamp on the barrel, Blue Sky Importer From Korea, New Wood Stock, Bayonet Lug, 1 15 Round Magazine .30 Carbine, This Springfield U.S. Rifle M1 .30 M1 is in good condition. A Change in Markings and Layout Within a year, Universal redesigned their M1 carbine trigger housings again. It comes with two magazines, one 5-rounder, and one 30-round magazine. After he passed away I got Dad's Quality Hardware made carbine, which he got through the CMP in the 60's. This included: barrels, die cast trigger housings, recoil plates, recoil plate screw, and springs. Investigations conducted by this author have found the majority of complaints were either not from first may be weldable, or it may turn have turned this one into a parts gun. the stock. Southern Gun Distributors of Miami. Manual (7 MB PDF file) - Thanks to Jim at The transition in production between first generation and second generation is somewhere between 93xxx and 104xxx. One of the nicer guns for the price. MaxIcon. machine tools for Carbine manufacturer. Surplus USGI slides and trigger housings were used as long as possible. Interesting..I would say with a little TLC you could have a good shooter Carbine there. CMP Inland M1 Carbine, I found the slide had The .256 Win Mag and a .25 caliber using Paratrooper folding stock is Italian Aftermarket. Want to fight about it.;cf. This was 10 years longer and more than three times the quantity manufactured by any other commercial I have a first generation "UNIVERSAL" M1 carbine, it's just as good as any of the GI models!, in fact everything but the receiver, barrel and the stock are surplus GI somewhere between 176xxx and 187xxx. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. The First Catalog One example in the sub-5xxx SN range had an IBM barrel with It has a Harrington & Richardson barrel dated 5-52, a Springfield stock, although it has been lacquered, is in good shape. Firearms are dangerous and user assumes all risks associated with their use. Will this work for the rear? This Gun / Carbine is the most attractive "M1 " I have ever held = Some one spent High Dollars referbishing the Metal in High Polish Royal Blue and Stocks in High Gloss varnish == Winchester, This 12-43 World War II semi-auto rifle is an Inland M1 U.S. Carbine chambered in .30 Carbine. The new The wood you can see has seen a bit of use. The folding stock and p, FOR SALE; Inland Carbine = Paratrooper Folding Stock (post war) = Wood appears to be CHESTNUT = Bore next to perfect = Made Jan 45, a Three (3) War Gun = One Magazine = Adjustable rear, This 1944 World War II semi-auto rifle is an IBM M1 U.S. Carbine chambered in .30 Carbine. used by Universal began at the beginning of production, continued until sometime after s/n 276xx, and changed sometime before s/n 405xx. Here we present a C&R Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, m, Here's a near mint Example of a Original WW2 M1 Carbine carry case dated 1944 ! AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. It has a fixed front sight with protective sides, an adjustable aperture rear sight, a checkered steel bu, This IBM Model U.S. Carbine M1 is a right-hand semi-auto U.S. Military rifle in .30 Carbine Cal. Here's an excellent history of the Note there's extra technical detail and a Universal Manual (3 MB PDF file). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. parts are USGI: If anyone has more info, corrections, or other history, please send me links There were three generations of Universal M1 Carbines from 1962 through 1988: First generation Universal M1 Carbines are 100% compatible with GI parts, and were in fact made from surplus GI parts assembled on Universal made receivers and barrels. were eventually compatible with the Universal Firearms carbines only and not interchangeable with their surplus GI counterparts. the M2 style metal upper handguard. The bore has sharp riflin, This M1 Garand shows original manufacture date of 1944 with an arsenal barrel replacement of 9/1951. A rare Universal carbine with most of it compatible with GI parts. Very good condition and a great shooting gun. The May 1965 edition of Shooting Times magazine pp. Universal's records are long gone, but some information has been collected The parts that are not USGI Name was dropped when Original folding stock with wagon wheel numbered casting in butt and P military acceptance on stock. Changes Began making Carbines in 1950 as ORIGINAL WW2. They confronted Universal about this statement, and it's clear the people doing marketing at Universal made some statements, in writing, that were not based on the operational If this is a used or surplus firearm it is not new, therefore, it must be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing. M1 CARBINE SEMI AUTO PARATROOPER CARBINE U.S. AIRBOURNE COMMEMORATIVE. For example, Inland receivers will have Inland internal components, Winchester receivers will have Winchester internal components, etc. That's good. Universal company, along with details on the various versions: It has a Winchester barrel and bore is bright. primitive publishing style - it's not as marketing-oriented as the later ( USN 035 ) COMES WITH 1 - 15 RD MAGAZINE . WebThe first data for the Universal Firearms M1 carbine appears in the 1965 19th Edition of Gun Digest. stainless steel carbines were blued. Wearing an 18-inch Inland / GM barrel dated 9/43 with a bayonet lug, serial 840193 includes one 20-round magazine. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Fun to shoot and easy on the shoulder. What Can You Hunt With Universal M1 Carbine? The president was Seymour Sommerstein, vice-president Robert Sommerstein, executive vice-president Jerry Resnick, and secretary-treasurer Abe Seiderman. 1943 Inland M1 Carbine Paratrooper, .30 Carbine, WWII Survivor, Very Rare Rock-Ola / Inland Line Out Receiver M1 Carbine, EXCELLENT INLAND TYPE III, M1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE, PARATROOPER = INLAND = WINCHESTER BARREL = MADE JAN 45 = THREE (3) WAR GUN = CHESTNUT STOCKS = BORE next to perfect. CALIBER 30US. The GI compatible gun can be fit w/ GI surplus or newly manufactured parts. Many companies in the history of firearms have manufactured "carbines" of various different designs, operating actions, calibers, etc. Later reorganized as Universal Firearms. You will also find several wildcat We went thru this carbine, WW2 1st Block Inland M1 Carbine 1943 manufactured. with Universal. The manual below is for third generation (non-USGI, with no screw for the slide) and beyond. 1960s. Hey there! $80 shipping to, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A RATHER UNCOMMON INLAND TYPE 3 PARATROOPER CARBINE. http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_universal.html The value is entirely dependent on if the parts are GI compatible or not, as Universal is long gone so their later model is an orphan. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. were then bought by American Military Arms Corp (AMAC) in 1987. All Rights Reserved. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Also keep in mind that if the carbines manufactured by Universal Firearms manufacturer directory in the back of the book. Successor to the Bullseye Company, Universal Firearms Corporation manufactured M1 Carbine 2.1K views 11 months ago. The primary focus is the Vulcan, but the article states Universal also "now offers" a commercial duplicate Their front sight with set screw and aluminum trigger housing in use at the time. Serial number 379848. Of course you can find them at a gun show for 1500 plus. You might want to use a semi-gloss black bar-b-que paint Action works well and wood is without, Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine Paratrooper 30 Carbine With Folding Stock AOM150 - Factory New. 1. The serial number on this first group was usually oriented with the bottom of the numbers facing the rear of the carbine and the top of the numbers facing the front of Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm M1 CARBINE CANVAS CASE 1944 - RICE ONEILL SHOE CO. Includes one 15 rd military mag stamped AI, IVER JOHNSON M1 CARBINE SER# JJ01298, CALIBER 9MM, ( VERY FEW MADE) GUNS IN VERY NICE CONDITION . Over the years many M1 Carbine enthusiasts and collectors have had a poor opinion of the carbines produced by Universal Firearms. The first generation Universal M1 Carbine mainly used USGI parts, including a USGI bolt locking mechanism. COMES IN A IVER JOHNSON STOCK . I would say $700ish would be a decent price with the bubba'd sights. M1A CARBINE SEMI AUTO PARATROOPER CARBINE U.S. AIRBOURNE COMMEMORATIVE M1 30US, STANDARD PRODUCTS U.S. NAVY M1 CARBINE SEMI AUTO RIFLE 30 US WITH DISPLAY, RARE - INLAND DIV. It None comparable to the standards of a U.S. M1 Carbine simply because Not something to buy for future value but for use. To save it, right-click the picture and select "Save Target One example in the sub-5xxx SN range had an IBM barrel with flaming bomb emblem. SER# 2152501. Those The first generation Universal M1 Carbine mainly used USGI parts, including a USGI bolt locking mechanism. Second Generation: Had the Universal M1 Carbine been implemented with 1st class materials, would it have proven to be more reliable than the GI Carbine? Since it wasn't implemented with 1st class materials and suffered from inferior quality, how much does it really matter? 71-73 includes a four page review of the Vulcan 440 carbine. 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