Guns International #: 103364957
Seller's Inventory #: 256136

Category - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US

Category
Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
Military Rifles - US

WORLD WAR II Era UNDERWOOD M1 Carbine .30 w/ FOLDING PARATROOPER STOCK C&R WW2 Mfr. Circa 1943

Description:
WORLD WAR II Era UNDERWOOD M1 Carbine .30 w/ FOLDING PARATROOPER STOCK C&R

WW2 Mfr. Circa 1943

Here we present a C&R U.S. Underwood M1 Carbine, manufactured in the second block between July of 1943 and March of 1944 at the Underwood Typewriter Company of New York City. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle was first used by the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941. Of the 6,110,730 carbines made of all types built during the war, Underwood manufactured 545,616, or 9% of the total between 1942 and 1944. The first block were serial numbers 1,350,000 – 1,449,999 made between November of 1942 through July of 1943. The second block were serial numbers 2,352,520 through 2,912,519 made between July of 1943 through March of 1944. The third block were serial numbers 4,010,000 through 4,074,999 made between July of 1943 through March of 1944. The fourth block were serial numbers 6,099,689 through 6,199,688 made between March of 1944 and April of 1944. Despite having similar name and appearance, the M1 Carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. They are different firearms and use different ammunition.

The M1 carbine was also one of the most cost-effective weapons used by the United States military during World War II. At the beginning of World War II, the average production cost for an M1 carbine was approximately $45, about half the cost of an M1 rifle at approximately $85 and about a fifth of the cost of a Thompson submachine gun at approximately $225. The .30 Caliber carbine ammunition was also far cheaper to produce than the standard .30-06 ammunition; used fewer resources, was smaller, lighter, faster and easier to make. These were major factors in the United States military decision to adopt the M1 carbine, especially when considering the large numbers of weapons and ammunition manufactured and transported by the United States during World War II.

The overall condition is good. This example is refinished. The stock is good with some scratches and dings. Replacement handguard. Legible markings. Robust action. Early variant rear sight. Mirror bright bore with godo rifling. “P” marked barrel.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

$2200

#256136
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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