Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Second Generation .30 Carbine, 18 inch Barrel, Hardwood Stock, 20+1, 1968-1969 USA
This Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is a commercial Second Generation example from the late 1960s, built in the USA and chambered in .30 Carbine. It features the classic 18 inch barrel, a low-wood hardwood stock with sling/oiler cut, and iron sights with an adjustable aperture rear. Notable for its second-generation proprietary internal design, it preserves the M1 Carbine profile while incorporating Universal’s own engineering. The rifle includes one 20-round magazine and a small knurled metal rod tool.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 20-round steel M1 Carbine-pattern detachable box magazine
- Small knurled metal rod tool
Built in the 1968–1969 window, this Universal Second Generation M1 Carbine reflects the company’s commercial take on the platform. It retains the traditional M1 layout with a right-side charging handle, an 18 inch barrel, and a checkered steel buttplate, paired with a straight-comb, low-wood stock in a satin finish.
The stock and handguard are hardwood, with the handguard being a solid, non-vented four-rivet type. A clamp-type barrel band with an integral sling loop is fitted, and there is no bayonet lug. The length of pull is 13.5 inches, offering a familiar feel for M1-pattern shooters.
Sighting equipment consists of a protected front blade on an M1-style base and a fully adjustable rear aperture with protective wings and a right-side knurled windage knob. Controls include a button-type M-marked magazine release and a rotating lever safety inside the trigger guard with a red index dot indicator.
Mechanically, it uses a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas system with a rotating bolt, consistent with the M1 Carbine concept. As a Second Generation Universal, it incorporates proprietary internal design elements that affect parts interchangeability compared to GI-pattern components. The rifle is configured for iron sights only with no scope bases, rails, or optic cuts present.
Chambered in .30 Carbine with a 20+1 capacity, this carbine pairs its classic format with Universal’s late-1960s commercial features. Made in the USA, it delivers the recognizable handling and sighting arrangement of the M1 platform in a period-correct configuration.