need advice on an underwood

[bob34787]

have a chance to pick up an underwood with a 1943 dated underwood barrel have not seen the gun in person, just pictures. from what I see it has a flat bolt, decent finish, stock O.K, adjustable rear site, bayonet lug. supposed to fuction fine, now for the question, would you pay 450 for it? assuming it is not shot out?

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[Bill Hollinger]

As you described it? Yes.

[bob34787]

supposed to meet the guy Fri. says no import stamp, seems to be a birch stock with a walnut handguard , barrel says 5-43 underwood with a flaming bomb

[Dave Waits]

If you're not interested point him at me. Underwoods are some of the better, more accurate carbines out there. I own one. Here's what an Underwood barrel can do.

[bob34787]

I am probably going to trade him my beretta px4 for it, this will be my 2nd one in two weeks

[bob34787]

now I am confused the guy emailed me saying the serial number was in the 3,500,000 range I do not see that as an underwood reciever

[Bill Hollinger]

Because it has an Underwood barrel he is naming it as such. Very common for this. I believe that would be an S.G. serial number but I don't have my notes in front of me here at work. Anyone??? Still worth the money.

[bob34787]

I see that the 3,500.000 range was a saginaw so unless he is mistaken about the serial number, which I doubt, it would be a saginaw with a 5-43 barrel.

[Tired Retired]

When you use the numbers "3,500,000" that is a general estimate... there are S.G. and S'G' in and around that general area.

Couple of points...

1) The seller may or may not know what he has. So make sure you know what it is before you agree.

2) while he says its not an import, you may also want to look for things like re-welded receiver, fresh park that hids things, and bore pitting.

If it is a good receiver, the muzzle wear is good and there is no massive pitting, it is probably worth $450 just as shooter. From the general description, it does not sound like is it a collectable. Of course, like a box of cracker jacks, you never know what you get inside untill you crack her open...

[painter777]

Saginaw S.G. only used SG barrels.
If this barrel is original, The receiver is likely a S'G' from Grand Rapids.
Underwood barrels were most likely to be found on S'G' carbines and the date is about right per the serial range.
In decent shape well worth the asking price around here.
See if the front sight has a groove behind the sight blade.
Get a description of the trigger group.
S'G' parts draw a premium.
The bad news...... S'G' stocks are hard to find and pricey !
Good Luck.......

Charlie-painter777