M1 Carbine, Underwood

Semi-Automatic, .30 cal., 10, 15, 30 round magazines

Data

Make:  M-1

Model: Carbine

Arsenal:  Underwood

Serial #:  2364717

Caliber:  .30 caliber

Date of Manufacturer:  January 1944

Action: Semi-automatic, gas operated, rotating bolt

Capacity: 10, 15, & 30 round magazines

Barrel Length:  18"

Overall Length:  35.6"

Other Numbers:  7160060

Import Mark?:  None
Weight:  5.2 lb.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

Obtained from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.  Underwood produced 545,616 of the 6,221,220 carbines manufactured or 8.9%.  This item is listed as "Service Grade" by CMP.  Their definition of "Service Grade":

Carbines have been rebuilt and refinished at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many of the parts and generally no noticeable or significant pitting on metal.  All the carbines have late features - such as adjustable sights (heavily staked) with bayonet lug bands and rotary safeties.  Metal parts are mixed USGI.  There are no carbines with early features. Muzzle will gauge 3 or less on muzzle gauge.  Stocks will be replacement Italian marked M2 type birch or beech pot belly or USGI walnut but having seen heavy use with possible rebuild marks (no original stock cartouches remain). Most stocks have the “FAT” stamp / cartouche (Fabbrica Armi Terni ).  

 

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