Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Third Generation .30 Carbine, 18 inch Barrel, Blued, 1968-1970, 15+1
This Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is a third-generation commercial variant produced in Hialeah, Florida between 1968 and 1970. It features the receiver-top slide/bolt hold-open lever unique to this late configuration, a ventilated four-hole wood handguard, and a hardwood stock with a through-butt sling slot. The blued carbon-steel receiver and 18 inch barrel pair with fully adjustable aperture sights and a lever safety, and the bore condition is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape, with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from prior handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- 1x 15-round detachable box magazine
- Green web sling (installed)
This third-generation Universal M1 Carbine is patterned on the U.S. M1 and incorporates Universal-specific components from the late production era. It uses the receiver-top slide/bolt hold-open lever associated with this configuration and was produced by Universal Firearms Corp. in Hialeah, Florida.
The front end shows the commercial pattern details: a non-GI front sight base with squared ears and two circular lightening holes supporting a protected-post front sight, a narrow barrel band with sling swivel and no bayonet lug, and a ventilated four-hole wood handguard. The barrel is 18 inches and finished in blued carbon steel.
The hardwood stock has a through-butt sling slot, a checkered metal buttplate with no trap door, and no GI oiler cut. Controls include a lever safety and a magazine catch marked "M." Length of pull is 13.0 inches.
Sighting equipment consists of a fully adjustable aperture/ramp rear sight with a right-side knurled windage knob paired with the protected-post front. The bolt appears round. The carbine feeds from a detachable steel box magazine in the M1 Carbine pattern, and capacity is 15+1.