The M-2 carbine was designed to be fully automatic and as such is considered a "Machine Gun" even if the selector and automatic type sear are replaced with the M1 style ( semi-automatic )parts The Reciever must be marked M2 for it to be considered a machine gun. Chuck Linderman Dothan, Alabama
The M1A1 nomenclature was applied to a variation of the Thompson submachinegun, which was an automatic weapons. As far as the .30 carbine goes, M1 designation was applied to semi automatic variants, whereas the fully automatic versions were known as M2.
30 caliber = .308 of an inch = 7.62mm
The Universal company did make a civilian version of the M1 Carbine. Not all of the Universals use the same parts as the military issue M1 carbine. Please note this is caliber .30 Carbine, and not the 30-06 caliber of the M1 Garand rifle.
You can only use .30 carbine ammo or the European designation 7.62X33 ammo
what is a m1 carbine worth
Behind the rear sights on the receiver.
Around 300 yards.
$300 see ebay
Name of maker or sub contractor
200-360 or so
Plainfield carbines were a civilian version of the miltary carbine. Value is low, about $200.
What ever the buyer is willing to pay