I am a new member and not sure just how this works. I just purchased a Universal.30 Carbine, S/N 89691 which appears in mint condition. I believe it is one of the first generation carbines made by Universal and would like to try to confirm that it is. Any suggestons? My military service was USAF 1952-1973 and I have long wanted an M1 for shooting and boar hunting.

@$400 I hope I have a good deal. A little worried about firing our of battery and need some reassurance. Thanks for your thoughts. Andy, It looks like you may have one of the better ones by your serial number. Dw144 Pdf on this page.

Carbine Serial Numbers. Carbine Caliber.30: U.S. Army Ordnance Serial Number Assignments. Understanding Serial Numbers - Understanding Dates of. I am maintaining a list of serial numbers that indicate when Universal made certain. It to correctly match your carbine. I just purchased a Universal M1.30 Carbine. Have one of the better ones by your serial number. Luck with your carbine. I have a universal, serial. Universal M1 Carbine worth??? First iteration Universal carbines are the best of the three iterations. The second iteration is acceptable overall; it is the third.