UNDERWOOD M1 Carbine .30 CARBINE

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 680155



The Underwood M1 Carbine is a lightweight, gas-operated, .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle produced by the Underwood Elliott Fisher Company during WWII (approx. 545,616 units). Known for reliability, it features an 18-inch barrel, 15 or 30-round magazines, and was widely used by support troops, officers, and paratroopers due to its compact size.
Key Characteristics & Technical Data
Manufacturer: Produced by Underwood Elliott Fisher, a typewriter company, beginning in 1942.
Caliber: .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm).
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt, semi-automatic.
Weight: Approximately 5.5 lbs.
Length: 35.5 inches.
Sights: Blade front sight with protected rear flip-aperture.
Capacity: 15-round or 30-round detachable box magazines.
Historical Significance & Features
Wartime Production: Underwood produced over half a million M1 Carbines, constituting about 8.9% of the total, notes LSB s.
\"Mixed Parts\" Phenomenon: Because Underwood was a smaller contractor, many authentic Underwood rifles feature mixed parts from other manufacturers (like Inland or Saginaw) due to wartime parts sharing, often seen during arsenal rebuilds, according to an Investments in Arms listing.
Components: Authentic receivers are stamped \"UNDERWOOD\" and usually have barrels dated between 1943 and 1944. They often feature \"Low Wood\" type stocks.
Usage: They were used in every major theater of World War II, as well as Korea and Vietnam.
Condition: Many surviving examples were arsenal-refurbished after the war, resulting in updated sights, sling bands, and re-parkerized finishes, as described in listings from Bass Pro Shops and AimSurplus.
These rifles are highly collectible today, regarded for their unique role as a lightweight alternative to the M1 Garand.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: UNDERWOOD
Model: M1 Carbine
Caliber Info: .30 CARBINE
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 18" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black/wood

Price: $2,100.99
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