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Posted: 4/11/2023 11:20:24 AM EDT
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Gen 1's had forged receivers IIRR and like you mentioned, used USGI parts. I would say $700ish would be a decent price with the bubba'd sights. Those you can replace if needed.
I've toyed with getting a Gen 1 myself but I have too many M1 Carbines now (10), figure let someone else get them....... 
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Posted: 4/11/2023 11:30:56 AM EDT
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If you really want an M1 carbine, go to Fulton Armory.
A bubba put it together and another bubba messed with the universal. |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 11:36:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you really want an M1 carbine, go to Fulton Armory. A bubba put it together and another bubba messed with the universal. As big a fan as I am of Fulton made Carbines a Gen 1 Universal wasn't built by "bubba". They used USGI surplus parts same as Fulton does, and can be decent Carbines. As to the sights, I've seen my share of "bubba'd" USGI carbines over the years and if this Gen 1 only has messed up sights those can be changed if needed. |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 12:11:24 PM EDT
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The sights are the only thing thats been bubba'd on. The rest of the M1 look good nice rifling and finish look good to me no rust at all. I'm guessing some usgi front and rear sight will work? All in need for the rear is the pepe aperture. Will this work for the rear?
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1774380C |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 12:28:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The sights are the only thing thats been bubba'd on. The rest of the M1 look good nice rifling and finish look good to me no rust at all. I'm guessing some usgi front and rear sight will work? All in need for the rear is the pepe aperture. Will this work for the rear? https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1774380C It should. Personally I would use the post war adjustable rear sight. I'm also a tad leery of the Made in Japan rear sights. If you do want the flip sight try this http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/new-aom130-feed-issues_topic5479.html I would see if a local gun smith can replace the rear sight for you, better safe than sorry. I would ask the gun shop if they'll replace the sight for you at cost and see what they say. Good luck.....we'll be expecting pictures if you get it
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Posted: 4/11/2023 12:47:10 PM EDT
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Ill post pictures soon
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Posted: 4/11/2023 1:10:50 PM EDT
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I don't pretend to know about various generations of Universal M1 carbines, but the one I had in the '80's was definitely not the same as any of the USGI ones I've had. It used two action springs instead of one, for one thing. On top of that, the one I had never ran well, so I sold it. Ymmv, but mine wasn't a good experience.
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Posted: 4/11/2023 1:31:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't pretend to know about various generations of Universal M1 carbines, but the one I had in the '80's was definitely not the same as any of the USGI ones I've had. It used two action springs instead of one, for one thing. On top of that, the one I had never ran well, so I sold it. Ymmv, but mine wasn't a good experience. You had one of the "Gen 3" models that Universal redesigned to try and improve the design. The military actually tried a dual spring design during the war but didn't adopt it since production was well under way. Universals main problem is they cut corners with materials in the Gen 3's to save money. "Gen 1" Universals used the classic USGI design, and parts are interchangeable with USGI parts and lower serial numbered ones used surplus USGI parts. Their sort of a sleeper with Carbine owners that more people have become aware of |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 6:18:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't pretend to know about various generations of Universal M1 carbines, but the one I had in the '80's was definitely not the same as any of the USGI ones I've had. It used two action springs instead of one, for one thing. On top of that, the one I had never ran well, so I sold it. Ymmv, but mine wasn't a good experience. I bought one in like 1980 for a 125.00 new at a gunshop........it had the 2 action spring set up.........I mangled the front sight trying to get it off.........ordered another one from universal......as I put a bayonet lug on it...........mine ran fine on my reloads and factory ammo........with usgi 15 round mags..........I didnt know much about carbines back then.........should have just bought a usgi one ........ |
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