Universal M1 Carbine ID

[foxfirerodandgun]

How do you tell the difference between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd generations of the Universal Carbine? Thanks.

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[mooreguncrazy]

Hello,
Try this site: uscarbinecal30.com. About everything you need to know about military and commercial carbines. Great place to check out your carbine.

[browningautorifle]

Here's the link... M1CarbinesInc.com

[foxfirerodandgun]

Thank you. Very informative site. I learned that my Iver Johnson Paratrooper Carbine was more than likely manufactured in 1978 due to its' low serial number.