Guns International #: 103349052
Seller's Inventory #: 250733

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

Category
Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
Military Rifles - US

WORLD WAR II Era U.S. UNDERWOOD M1 Carbine .30 SUPPORT TROOP Rifle WWII C&R CROSSED CANNONS Cartouche w/CANVASSLING

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WORLD WAR II Era U.S. UNDERWOOD M1 Carbine .30 SUPPORT TROOP Rifle WWII C&R

CROSSED CANNONS Cartouche w/CANVASSLING

Here we present a C&R U.S. Underwood M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, 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 9% of the total between 1942 and 1944.

Prior to World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance received many reports that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for most support troops, such as mortarmen and radiomen to carry. During prewar and early war field exercises, it was found that the M1 Garand impeded these soldiers' mobility, as a slung rifle would frequently catch on brush, bang the helmet and tilt it over the eyes. Many soldiers found the rifle slid off the shoulder unless slung diagonally across the back, where it prevented the wearing of standard field packs and haversacks. Additionally, Germany's use of glider-borne and paratroop forces to launch surprise ‘blitzkrieg’ attacks behind the front lines generated a request for a new compact infantry weapon to equip support troops. 

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.

This example has many early features!

The overall condition is good. This example has been refinished. Strong action. Solid stock with minimal handling evidence. “circle/P” is stamped on the pistol grip. Crossed cannons on the right buttstock. “HI” is marked in the sling well. The bore has dimmed and maintains serviceable rifling. Good canvas sling. The underwood markings on the barrel have worn and show as “------ood”. Other markings are legible. Replacement handguard.

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.

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$2450

#250733
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,450.00
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