Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Gen 2 .30 Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle, 18 Inch Barrel, U.S.-Made (1967–1969)
This commercial Universal M1 Carbine is an early Gen 2 rifle produced in the late 1960s and marked "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA." It features the period-correct ventilated steel handguard, narrow barrel band without bayonet lug, and a set-screw front sight. The bore condition is excellent, and it includes three metal detachable magazines in 30-, 15-, and 10-round capacities.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks from previous use are present. Please refer to the photos for details.
What's Included
- Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Gen 2 rifle
- 1x 30-round metal detachable box magazine
- 1x 15-round metal detachable box magazine
- 1x 10-round metal detachable box magazine
Built in the United States during the 1967–1969 period, this Universal M1 Carbine is an early Gen 2 configuration identified by its screw-retained operating-slide key and receiver marking "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA." These commercial carbines retain the classic M1 profile with steel receiver construction and an 18-inch unthreaded barrel chambered in .30 Carbine.
The operating system uses a short-stroke gas piston with a rotating bolt and a round bolt body. An early narrow barrel band integrates the sling swivel and omits a bayonet lug, consistent with this configuration. Magazine capacity is listed at 30+1.
Sighting equipment includes a Universal set-screw front blade within protective ears and an adjustable rear sight. Controls feature a lever-type safety with a red index dot indicator for quick visual reference.
The hardwood stock is smooth and uncheckered with a sling/oiler cut, paired with a ventilated steel handguard. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. The rifle's bright, clean bore and sharp rifling complement its functional setup, and it comes with three metal magazines in 30-, 15-, and 10-round capacities.