Universal M1 carbine non-restricted

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I came across of Universal M1 non-restricted carbine with a scope. It looks like this(except the scope is different):
u_m1_scoped.jpg

and the scope base is exactly like this one:
u_m1_scope_base_back.jpg

It comes with 2 magazines and old Bushnell scope. Also, the maxicon.com says that "The Universal M1 Carbine comes drilled and tapped for a scope mount, with a plastic filler plug for the 4 holes on the left side of the receiver.", so it's not a custom drill and tap job.
What would this piece worth these days?
 
The Universals are good guns. Made for the comercial market. They are just as good as the military ones, only the rear sight is a little thin and made from stamped parts, but still works. I have one, and it's very dependable. Works great and very fun to shoot. In good shape, today, I would say the price would about $400.

It's now hard to locate cheap military surplus ammo for the 30 M1. But there are many hunting rounds available. Some folk think the hunting rounds are too expensive to shoot at targets, but actually they are not bad, because they come in a box of 50 rounds, not 20. Hunting rounds are soft point ammo made to mush-room on impact. Actually not a bad little rifle for deer in the bush at close range.

Have at it.
 
the universals are pieces of junk


GI parts DO NOT fit so not if but WHEN somthing breaks good luck finding parts


the only comerical made M1 carbine thats any goor is the plainfield takes all usgi parts infack fior the 1st few years they used many NOS usgi m1 carbine parts to assemble them
 
Early Universals were made with USGI parts other then the barrels and receivers, and are decent guns. That pic you posted is of the later models, use a double recoil spring setup and some other proprietary parts like the op rod handle. They are pretty ####ty :)
 
"...Were the Plainfields the same as Iver Johnson's..." Yes and no. Iver Johnson bought Plainfield around 1975 and continued to market carbines under the Plainfield name until they shut down themselves around 1992. Plainfield had been making carbines since 1965. They're are exact copies of the issue carbine and can use any issue part.
"...just as good as the military ones..." Um, no. Late model Universals have 2 return springs, a toggle for the bolt hold open and a poorly made, stamped, op handle. Said op handles tend to break. No issue internal parts will fit. Nor will stocks.
This is the best commercial carbine site on the 'net. http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/index.html
I'll never understand why anybody would wany a scope on a carbine. Be it an M1 or an SKS. Buggers the balance and won't make it shoot any better.
 
Buy it

Buy it, shoot it and enjoy it. I own one and with the remington white box ammo or my hand loads it will cloverleaf off the bench at 50 yards with my scope. Not bad for a piece of junk.

They are very reasonable to purchase and very affordable to run. Nice and lite but a little short on the LOP.

I would love to have the longer barrel on mine for deer hunting but I don't think I could see myself spending the extra cash on it.
 
I had one for a few years, Awesome gun but it would "Stovepipe" rounds upon ejecting; about one in 4-5. That sucked but I had 1 choice of ammo locally; some say hotter rounds might have helped. I sold mine to a collector for 400$.
And yes I shot several deer with it and while shot placement was important; it seemed to work fairly well.
It was a nice gun but kind of a heat score for hunting. I pinned a mag @ 5 myself as it came with 5 15 rounder's.
If you like it buy it
 
I had a universal carbine years ago. Stuck a small scope on it but can't recall why. It was the LEAST accurate rifle I've ever shot. One memorable day near Lethbridge we decided to shoot gophers. And I'm talking close shots. 20-30 yards. 50 shots = no gophers. It was a fun gun to play with, though. If there was a source of cheap ammo I'd still own one. But the previous post where the guy said it would be a good close range bush gun for deer was just wrong. Very, very wrong.
 
sahara said:
I had a universal carbine years ago. Stuck a small scope on it but can't recall why. It was the LEAST accurate rifle I've ever shot. One memorable day near Lethbridge we decided to shoot gophers. And I'm talking close shots. 20-30 yards. 50 shots = no gophers. It was a fun gun to play with, though. If there was a source of cheap ammo I'd still own one. But the previous post where the guy said it would be a good close range bush gun for deer was just wrong. Very, very wrong.
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A good mechanic never blames his tools.
Mine was open sights and hit where you aimed.
 
The scopes make them look a lot more badass than open sights. Very fun guns. I've missed out on a few good deals. Hopefully one day....
 
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