Universal M1 Carbine Type II

[@indycharlie]

After my time in RVN was through and I came home. I saw and bought that exact carbine at Kmart in 71. I had carried a M1' in country " a few times and had felt naked since being home without a rifle :D Mine has served me well all of these years !

[@GunsmithBeard]

Well, that’s awesome. Thank you for sharing your feedback. M1 Carbine is one of my favorites.

[@danroffee4904]

M1 Carbine was primarily developed to replace the 1911 .45 caliber pistol, which was hard to master, and serve along side the M1 Garande - not at all tp replace it. The M1 Carbine was much easier to train rear echelon or support role troops. Front line troops were later issued the carbine.

[@GunsmithBeard]

Thank you for sharing some important facts I had had to edit out of the video for time.

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

Had a Universal. It was anything but. Not mil spec. Own internal parts. So no transplants from other brands. But it did work in fully jam o matic. 😅

[@GunsmithBeard]

I ran into that problem too, until I realized the ammo I was shooting would not work with the recoil springs that were installed.

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

@@GunsmithBeard that could be an issue. I've used pro mag and surplus with my auto Ordnance and zero problems. Regardless of brass or steel, I still could not get my Universal to cycle properly. Even took to the range alongside my Ruger mini 30/14. After 3 cleaning and oiling each time, only the Universal still stovepiped on me

[@fslater102]

You fail to mention 1st gen Universals are not mil issues but ARE MIL SPEC. Also the statement you make @ 11 min mark that an M1 carbine magazine works in an M4 I hope is an uncorrected error and not what you actually believe or are telling people to believe.

[@GunsmithBeard]

I think you’re confusing the M4 with a AR 15 style weapon system. They were several different variances of the M1 carbine, their later versions would take the early version of magazines. I was not implying that an M1 carbine magazine would work in an A.R. 15 if that’s what you’re assuming.

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Thanks for the history on these rifles. Did International Harvester build any of these M2 carbins or just the M1 in 3006? Have a great week. See ya next time. 🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

[@GunsmithBeard]

No, they didn’t according to the research and records I read. Harvester International had the M1 Garand. Winchester Repeating Arms Company made the M2 variant. From what I’ve read, I think a lot of the bigger companies made the M2’s once they were needed. Inland made a bunch too.

[@nicolejohnson9488]

@@GunsmithBeardhow much do they go for in good condition?

[@owenmcomber2982]

Can the Universal be modified to accept a red dot?

[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

Yes. UTG makes a pic rail mount that is attached by removing the rear sight. It can take a red dot or small scope.

[@GunsmithBeard]

Yes, it can, but you lose your rear sight assembly.