Universal Firearms M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Semi-Auto, 18 in Threaded Barrel, Hialeah FL (1974–1978), 30+1
This Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is a commercial, semi-automatic .30 Carbine made in Hialeah, Florida during the 1974–1978 era. It features an 18-inch barrel with a commercial threaded muzzle, a blued finish, and classic M1 Carbine pattern furniture with a two-rivet wooden handguard. The rifle includes an adjustable aperture rear sight with a windage knob and comes with one 30-round steel magazine. The bore is clean and bright, and the rifle is in good condition overall.
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: The bore shows a bright, high-luster interior. The action cycles smoothly. The hardwood stock displays minor handling marks.
What’s Included
- Universal Firearms M1 Carbine rifle
- 1x 30-round steel detachable box magazine for .30 Carbine (M1 Carbine pattern)
Manufactured in Hialeah, Florida, this M1 Carbine pattern rifle bears the receiver rollmark "UNIVERSAL HIALEAH, FLA. CAL. .30 M1 PAT. 3,382,766." It represents Universal’s commercial production period from 1974–1978 and follows the familiar semi-automatic, gas-operated M1 configuration.
The 18-inch barrel is finished in blued steel and features a commercial threaded muzzle. A front barrel band with sling swivel is fitted, and it does not have a bayonet lug.
The hardwood stock retains the classic sling cut with a rear through-stock sling slot, paired with a two-rivet wooden upper handguard. This setup preserves the traditional handling and profile of the M1 Carbine pattern.
Sighting equipment includes a wing-protected front sight and an adjustable aperture rear sight with a windage knob. Safety features include a manual safety. Length of pull measures 13.4 inches.
Chambered in .30 Carbine with a 30+1 capacity, the rifle comes with one 30-round steel detachable magazine, matching the M1 Carbine pattern.