- #UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS HOW TO#
- #UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
(Started with SN 0, ended between 93xxx - 104xxx): i have looked on Numrich Gun parts and they have the type 1 and 2 sights available but not the type 3 which is the one I need.
#UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS HOW TO#
My question is does anyone have a universal model M1 carbine and any information and suggestions on how to fix the sight. owever I would think that the sight would be more easily replaceable. The nut could be secured on the screw by locktight or some other glue/epoxy and only removed by a gunsmith when maintenance is required. The threads at that location appear stripped maybe by design.
The nut does not appear to have any threads, but the adjustment screw does of course with the exception at the very end where it fits into the nut. It will not secure the Peep sight to the receiver. The adjustment screw and locking nut for the windage adjustment are present, but the windage screw is stripped at the nut. It is missing the small ball bearing to adjust for windage. The sight can be adjusted for windage but the locking mechanism is a detent and ball bearing. the rear sight is an adjustable peep sight similar to the type found on military M1 carbines. This carbine was mfg during the early 80s. Bruce Canfield has a great overview in his story, "M1 Garand Rebuilds: History & Markings.I recently purchased an M1 carbine mfg by the Universal Corp out of Hialeah, Fl. military service underwent extensive rebuilding in the years following World War II, and there's a wealth of information on the markings and indicators found in rebuilt M1s.
#UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
However, the re-stamped serial number wasn't standardized across all carbine rebuilds, so just because a particular carbine might only have one serial number stamp doesn't mean it hasn't gone through the rebuild process.Īdditionally, the M1 Garands in U.S. This resulted in many of the original factory parts being replaced by later pattern components, particularly the ramped rear sight and the "Type 3" barrel band with the integral bayonet lug. Most of the M1 carbines seen today have gone through extensive post-war arsenal overhauls. On other models, the sight could obscure the serial number entirely, requiring arsenals to re-stamp the serial number elsewhere for easier visibility. This Underwood Elliot Fisher M1 carbine in the NRA National Firearm Museum collection has the later ramped rear sight that partially obscures the serial number.
#UNIVERSAL HIALEAH M1 CARBINE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
A carbine encountered today with two serial numbers has unquestionably been through an arsenal overhaul. In such instances, the serial number was re-stamped in front of the rear sight by ordnance personnel as part of the overhaul procedure in order to have the serial number visible. When the new sight was retrofitted to some overhauled carbines, it could obscure all or part of the original serial number. One of these new components was the improved rear sight that was fully adjustable for windage and elevation. When they were arsenal rebuilt after World War II, regulations called for any superseded parts to be removed and updated components installed. Can you explain why the serial number was stamped on the gun twice?Ī: Most M1 carbines were originally fitted with non-adjustable "L-type" rear sights. The two serial numbers appear to have been stamped at different times. The only unusual aspect of the gun is that it has a serial number in the normal location (behind the rear sight), but the same serial number is also stamped in front of the rear sight. Q: I recently purchased a "G.I." M1 carbine.
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