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Seller's Inventory #: 230221

Category - Universal Firearms Co. - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine

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Universal Firearms Co.
Military Rifles - M1 Carbine

c1970s UNIVERSAL FIREARMS M1 Carbine .30 .30 Caliber Made in HIALEAH, FLORIDA

Description:
c1970s UNIVERSAL FIREARMS M1 Carbine .30

.30 Caliber Made in HIALEAH, FLORIDA

Here we present a Universal Firearms M1 Carbine, manufactured circa the 1970s in Hialeah, Florida. Universal Firearms began manufacturing carbines in 1961 and continued through 1986, producing over 426,000 carbines over the 25 year period. In the beginning, their carbines were 100% compatible with surplus GI carbine parts, as their carbines included many of those surplus parts. As surplus parts became scarce, Universal began using manufactured substitutes. Overall, the Universal carbine retained the outward appearance and ammunition of the original U.S. M1 Carbine, with the internal design and parts being a hybrid replica of the original M1.

Prior to World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance received many reports that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for most support troops, such as mortarmen and radiomen to carry. During prewar and early war field exercises, it was found that the M1 Garand impeded these soldiers' mobility, as a slung rifle would frequently catch on brush, bang the helmet and tilt it over the eyes. Many soldiers found the rifle slid off the shoulder unless slung diagonally across the back, where it prevented the wearing of standard field packs and haversacks. Additionally, Germany's use of glider-borne and paratroop forces to launch surprise ‘blitzkrieg’ attacks behind the front lines generated a request for a new compact infantry weapon to equip support troops. This request called for a compact, lightweight defensive weapon with greater range, accuracy and firepower than handguns, while weighing half as much as the Thompson submachine gun or the M1 rifle. The U.S. Army decided that a carbine would adequately fulfill these requirements and specified that the new arm should weigh no more than five pounds and have an effective range of 300 yards. Paratroopers were also added to the list of intended users and a folding-stock version would also be developed.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish. The action is excellent and the bore is fine. The stock is solid.

This firearm is classified as Modern.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1600

#230221
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes