Universal Firearms M1 Carbine, Second Generation, .30 Carbine, 18 in Barrel, 15+1 Capacity, Hialeah FL
This Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is a Second Generation, Hialeah, Florida-made example marked "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. 3,382,768." It uses the company’s second-generation new-carbine architecture and features a later round-profile bolt, an operating slide with a rectangular lightening cut, and a 15+1 capacity in .30 Carbine. The rifle wears a one-piece hardwood stock with a gloss finish and iron sights set up for practical adjustment.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish on the barrel and receiver is generally intact with thinning at carry points and minor superficial scratches. The hardwood stock is structurally sound with typical handling marks and dings.
What’s Included
- Universal Firearms M1 Carbine (Second Generation) rifle
- 1x 15-round steel detachable box magazine
Built in Hialeah, Florida, this carbine is marked "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. 3,382,768," reflecting Universal’s proprietary design approach for its Second Generation production. The serial number is stamped behind the rear sight for easy reference.
The action is semi-automatic with a short-stroke gas piston and a rotating bolt. This example carries the later round-profile bolt and an operating slide with a rectangular lightening cut, both characteristic of the Second Generation configuration. The magazine catch is marked "M."
The rifle follows Universal’s second-generation new-carbine architecture, which has limited interchangeability with USGI parts. Capacity is listed at 15+1 in .30 Carbine, and the barrel length is 18 inches.
The stock is a one-piece hardwood unit with a gloss finish and a checkered steel buttplate. It omits the upper handguard and includes a bottom fore-end sling loop. The metal wears a blued/black oxide finish and the rifle has no bayonet lug or muzzle device.
Sight picture is provided by iron sights: a wing-protected front post and a rear adjustable aperture with an elevation slide and a right-side windage knob. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.