Universal Firearms M1 Carbine, 2nd Generation, .30 Carbine, 18 in Barrel, Dual Recoil Springs (Hialeah, FL)
This late 1960s–early 1970s Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is a second-generation commercial build featuring the dual recoil-spring system in the forend and a manual bolt hold-open lever. Made in Hialeah, Florida, it is chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18 in barrel, a blued finish, and hardwood furniture. Receiver markings include "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. 3,382,576."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal handling marks from previous use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a close look at surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Universal Firearms M1 Carbine rifle
- 1x 30-round extended M1 Carbine-pattern steel magazine (curved body)
This second-generation Universal design incorporates dual recoil springs housed in the forend and a manual bolt hold-open lever. It follows the M1 Carbine format with a short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, and detachable M1 Carbine-pattern magazines.
The rifle is configured with an 18 in barrel and a narrow barrel band without a bayonet lug, featuring an integral sling loop. Controls include a right-side charging handle, a right-side magazine release, and a push-button safety. Capacity is listed at 30+1 with the included magazine.
Sighting equipment consists of an adjustable aperture rear sight with protective ears and a right-side windage/elevation knob, paired with a GI-style pinned front blade protected by ears. This setup provides a familiar M1 Carbine sight picture.
Furniture is a one-piece hardwood stock with an oiler/sling cut and a matching wood upper handguard. The rifle wears a blued finish and has a 13.25 in length of pull. It is a U.S.-made, Hialeah, Florida production example manufactured circa 1968–1972, marked "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. 3,382,576."