Universal M1 Carbine 2nd Generation Twin Recoil Spring .30 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle – 17.75" Barrel, Blued Finish
This second-generation Universal M1 Carbine combines the classic WWII-era profile with a commercial twin recoil-spring redesign unique to Universal Firearms Corp. Produced in Hialeah, Florida during the 1970s, it offers the familiar handling of the M1 platform while using proprietary non-GI internals, a low-wood hardwood stock, and a durable blued steel receiver. Chambered in .30 Carbine with a 17.75-inch barrel, it delivers traditional carbine ballistics in a collectible U.S.-made package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor scratches, scuffing, and small blemishes are present on the metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- 1x 15-round steel M1 Carbine pattern magazine
- Olive drab U.S. web sling (installed)
Universal’s second-generation design features dual guide rods and recoil springs housed under a ventilated hardwood handguard with twin holes—an arrangement that smooths the recoil impulse and distinguishes it from both GI carbines and later Universal variants.
The blued steel receiver and 17.75-inch barrel provide a clean, classic look while maintaining reliable function with commercial .30 Carbine ammunition. The absence of a bayonet lug and the checkered aluminum butt-plate confirm the commercial configuration.
The hardwood low-wood stock includes a sling cut and oiler mortise, preserving traditional ergonomics. A wing-protected post front sight pairs with a stamped, adjustable aperture rear sight for quick target acquisition at typical carbine distances.
With a 15+1 capacity and a gas-operated, semi-automatic action, this carbine delivers the fast follow-up shots the platform is known for, making it a practical shooter as well as a piece of post-war U.S. firearms history.