Guns International #: 103455008
Seller's Inventory #: 259731

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

Category
Military Rifles - US
Military Rifles - M1 Carbine

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

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

With CANVASSLING & OILER

Here Ancestry Guns presents 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. 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. This request called for a compact, lightweight defensive weapon with greater range, accuracy and firepower than handguns, while weighing half as much as the Thompson submachine gun or the M1 rifle. The U.S. Army decided that a carbine would adequately fulfill these requirements and specified that the new arm should weigh no more than five pounds and have an effective range of 300 yards. Paratroopers were also added to the list of intended users and a folding-stock version would also be developed.

This example has been arsenal refurbished and “AAP” marked on the stock. The overall condition is good. Strong action. Bright bore with strong rifling. The stock is fine. Markings are legible. “UNDERWOOD/2-44/flaming bomb” marked barrel. The sling is in good shape.

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.

$2350

#259731
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,350.00
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