- M1 Universal Carbine Serial Numbers
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Instead of the pins, the Universal has a set screw in top of the front sight. Great, I got that out on the second try (if you can get the correct allen wrench on the second try, you're cookin', right?). Now I'm stuck. I'm not sure if I need to find a puller or whether I can maybe knock the sight off with a plastic hammer. Or even if there's another set screw down in that hole. My old crap eyes are playing tricks on me, maybe.
Has anybody done this on one of these? any guidance?
Owing to the scarcity of original M1A1 carbines, here are a few essential things for collectors to look out for. It should be noted that original un-rebuilt M1A1s are very rare and the vast majority of M1A1s on the market, have either reproduction or fake stocks. Also, since the war, many will have been rebuilt with later parts.
Jan 26, 2017 NEED HELP deciphering serial # and build date. MY CARBINE IS A universal carbine serial number 393xxx, manufactured in Florida by HIALEAH can anyone help me determine the manufacturer date. 393,XXX Its a double rod gas operated carbine with dual rods and return strings. I bought it new while stationed at Eglin AFB Florida in 1974. Mason hamlin serial numbers. He goes on to say that 3,542 completed carbines were at the factory when taken over by Saginaw, Grand Rapids on Jan. 11, 1944 (observed serial numbers for these carbines are below 1,750,000). Can anyone give me an idea of the value or vintage of a Universal M1 Carbine, Serial number 34xx. This seems to be a very low SN. 3rd gen universal m1any good, how to tell if my second generation mean m 1 carbine has gi parts, i bought a universal m1 carbine. Was that a bad buy?, is the second generation universal m1 carbines ok, m1 carbine forum plainfield, m14 rifle universal., universal m1 carbine serial number database, universal m1 first generation reliability. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424.
M1A1 Serial Numbers
Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors was the only manufacturer of the M1A1 and manufactured approximately 140,000 by the close of the war. The M1A1 was manufactured in two main production runs, both of approximately 70,000. The first was produced and delivered from late 1942 through until October 1943. M1A1s produced during this run will have early production features, such as flip sights, type 1 barrel bands, high wood etc.
The second production run, started in April 1944 and finished at the end of 1944. M1A1s produced during the beginning of the second run, will have the same characteristics as the first run, but towards the end of the run, will have features typical of a late M1, such as low wood, adjustable sights and even type 3 barrel bands at the very end of the run.
There are no actual records kept for M1A1 serial numbers and so unfortunately there is no specific way to identify if an M1A1 is original from the serial number alone. Also, during an Arsenal re-fit, M1s produced by other manufacturers could be fitted to M1A1s. Free synthesia unlock key.
In personally examining real examples both in hand and from pictures, I have noted some of the serial numbers and barrel dates used.
| First Run | |
| Dec 1942 | 123xxx |
| Dec 1942 | 142xxx |
| March 1943 | 220xxx |
| March 1943 | 260xxx |
| March /43 | 317xxx |
| June/43 | 454xxx |
| July 43 | 529xxx |
| Sept 43 | 852xxx |
| Oct 43 | 866xxx |
| Second Run | |
| 3/44 | 5,102xxx |
| 3/44 | 5,163xxx |
| 3/44 | 5,279xxx |
| 5/44 | 5,231xxx |
There are many details, but here are the main things to look at:-
Manufacturer
All originals are manufactured only by the Inland Division of General Motors.
M1A1 Stock
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All original M1A1s are made of walnut. Any other wood is wrong. Also, check out the shape and angles around the cut away for the folding stock. Fake or reproduction stocks often get this wrong.
The Pistol Grip
The side or back of pistol grip, should have a 'P' proof mark, either circled or un-circled, indicating that the gun has been test proof fired.
The underside of the pistol grip should have a marking of OI and a crossed cannons emblem.
The Stock – barrel channel
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There should be an OI stamped on the inside of the barrel channel. The OI stands for Overton Inland, who were the manufacturer of the stocks.
The Butt Stock
In the butt-plate number B257614* should be cast with a logo of a sunburst in a circle completed by a drawing number between 3 and 12.
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All metal on the stock should be parkarized and not blued.
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The leather part of the folding stock should be of a very good quality and a dark brown, almost black colour. It is very common, to find the leather on the cheek pad missing.
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Rivets used to attach the leather should be dull and not shiny. Brake lining rivets were used on re-builds, sometimes with a '7/4' marking. All original factory production were unmarked.
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