A friend of mine is selling his Universal M1 Carbine. I am discovering that there is a lot know about these rifles. I never paid much attention to them until now as I never had an opportunity to buy one until now. Seems the Universal made carbines are considered less desirable and command less money? He hasn't given me a price yet and I am trying to figure out what to offer him. I have only seen it once, but did get to fire a few rounds through it a couple of years ago. It wasn't for sale then so I didn't look it over real close. Supposed to talk it over with him later this week.