1943 Underwood M1 Carbine WWII .30 Carbine 18

Description:
MANUFACTURER: UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER CO.
MODEL: M1 U.S. CARBINE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1943
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 2753438
ISSUE DATE: WWII ERA
ISSUED BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR II / POSTWAR FOREIGN SERVICE
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: THAI SERVICE-ASSOCIATED FAT 82 STOCK CARTOUCHE
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: BOXED FAT 82 STOCK CARTOUCHE, U.S. ORDNANCE FLAMING BOMB BARREL PROOF, J.M.Q. BARREL BAND MARKING
CALIBER: .30 CARBINE
CAPACITY: 15 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 18.00"
BARREL FEATURES: UNDERWOOD 10-43 DATED BARREL WITH U.S. ORDNANCE FLAMING BOMB PROOF, BAYONET LUG BARREL BAND
RIFLING: STILL PRESENT
OVERALL LENGTH: 35.60"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.00"
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-STROKE GAS PISTON
ACTION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE
IRON SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE REAR, PROTECTED FRONT BLADE
STOCK: WALNUT MILITARY STOCK WITH OILER CUT
GRIP: SEMI-PISTOL
FIREARM FINISH: PARKERIZED
CONDITION: GOOD SURPLUS CONDITION WITH HONEST SERVICE WEAR AND CLEAR MILITARY CHARACTER
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: UNDERWOOD RECEIVER, UNDERWOOD 10-43 BARREL, THAI SERVICE-ASSOCIATED STOCK MARKING, RACK NUMBER PLATE INSTALLED IN BUTTSTOCK
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE & MAGAZINE

This Underwood M1 Carbine is exactly the kind of military rifle advanced collectors chase—a genuine wartime U.S. service arm that clearly tells a story extending far beyond World War II. Built by Underwood Elliott Fisher, one of the legendary wartime prime contractors, this example retains its desirable military configuration and is anchored by an Underwood receiver paired with a wartime Underwood 10-43 dated barrel. Lightweight, fast handling, and battle-proven, the M1 Carbine became one of the most recognizable American fighting arms of the Second World War.

Mechanically, the M1 Carbine represented a major leap forward in infantry firepower. Its short-stroke gas piston system delivered excellent reliability while maintaining remarkably light weight compared to the M1 Garand. The compact profile, quick sight acquisition, and low recoil made the platform a favorite among officers, support troops, paratroopers, vehicle crews, and frontline soldiers alike. More than eighty years later, the design remains one of the most enjoyable and historically significant military semi-automatic rifles ever fielded.

The standout feature on this rifle is the boxed FAT 82 cartouche stamped into the right side of the buttstock. Collectors associate this marking with Thai military service on U.S.-supplied carbines, providing tangible evidence that this rifle continued its military career long after leaving American service. Rather than being just another rebuilt surplus carbine, this example carries a visible and highly recognizable foreign-service marking that documents an additional chapter in its military history. The stock marking is supported by other postwar service indicators, including the rack-numbered buttstock plate and arsenal-updated components.

Additional collector appeal comes from the wartime Underwood 10-43 barrel, complete with visible U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb proof near the muzzle. The rifle displays the honest wear, handling marks, and field character expected of a military arm that actually served. The combination of an Underwood receiver, wartime Underwood barrel, documented military inspection markings, and the highly desirable FAT 82 stock cartouche creates a package that stands apart from ordinary mixmaster carbines.

Some rifles are valuable because they are pristine. Others are valuable because they have a story. This Underwood M1 Carbine delivers both military authenticity and collector intrigue, carrying the scars, markings, and service history that enthusiasts spend years searching for. From the battlefields of World War II to postwar military service overseas, this is the kind of rifle that belongs in a serious U.S. military collection—and the kind of piece that sparks conversation the moment it comes out of the rack.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30 Carbine
Manufacturer: UNDERWOOD
Model: M1 CARBINE
Serial Number: 2753438
Barrel Length: 18
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1943

Price: $1,899.99
Shipping: $34.99
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