Close combat.
4m1 garand, m1 carbine
The Universal M1 Carbine is a variant of the original M1 Carbine, which was first developed during World War II. Universal Firearms began producing its version of the M1 Carbine in the 1960s. Therefore, a Universal M1 Carbine would typically be around 50 to 60 years old, depending on its specific production date.
M1 Carbine Or M1 Garand
The M1 Carbine with serial number 4103956 was produced in the year 1944. The M1 Carbine was manufactured during World War II, and the serial number can be used to determine its production timeline within that context.
just about impossible
I'm sure there are hundreds of different opinions on the effectiveness of the M1 carbine. My father was in 4 campaigns of the European theatre and he would not carry the M1A1 carbine issued to him because of the lack of stopping power. He either used the M1 rifle or Thompson SMG. Mostly the Thompson.
Literally hundreds of pages of material have been written on the M1 Carbine, to include different marks used by contractors and subcontractors. Your best bet is to find a copy of Scott Duff's book(s) on the M1 Carbine.
M1 Carbine
It should if it fits on other kinds of M1 Carbines.
.30 Carbine
Are you referring to the M1 Garand, or the M1 carbine? A Garand can go anywhere from $500 to over $1000, all things dependent. An M1 carbine, generally, you'd be looking in the $400 - $700 range.
A rifle or carbine.