First, you look under the rear sight on the receiver. It will say a few letters to spell out by which company it was made (for example, Inland Div, although it probably will say something else). Under that, it will have a serial number (for example, 544852). You will have to buy a book that has a chart of serial numbers, but if you want to, I have a book with the serial numbers in it so you can just post another question with which company it was made by and the serial number and I will be able to tell you when and where it was made. You can look on the barrel, and it might have the date, but you probably won't be able to read it because of the wear and there is a good chance the barrel won't match the rest of the gun.
.30 Carbine
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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.
For Range the M1Garand is better, but for close quarters and compact-ability the M1/M1A1 Carbine is better. It's the difference between cartridge's M1 garand is in 30-06, and the M1/M1A1 carbine is in 30 carbine, which is designed for close range shooting
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Some of the early Iver Johnson M1 carbines were made of surplus G I parts. So some if not all parts interchange. The is true of the early M1 carbines made by Plainfield. Hope this helps. Keith
You can only use .30 carbine ammo or the European designation 7.62X33 ammo
There actually weren't any M1 Carbines ever manufactured in .357 Magnum caliber by the US military. The standard M1 Carbine chambered the .30 Carbine cartridge. Here's a breakdown of the situation: M1 Carbine Caliber: Designed for the .30 Carbine cartridge. Your Carbine: You mentioned it has a National Postal Meter marking and is chambered in .357 Magnum. There are two possibilities: Conversion: It's possible your M1 Carbine is a converted model. Someone might have modified a genuine M1 Carbine to accept and fire .357 Magnum ammunition. This would be a significant modification and should only be done by a qualified gunsmith. Not a True M1 Carbine: There's a chance it might not be a genuine M1 Carbine but a lookalike carbine rifle chambered for .357 Magnum. Some manufacturers produce rifles that resemble the M1 Carbine but with different calibers. Recommendations: Safety First: Since the carbine wasn't originally made for .357 Magnum, it's crucial to prioritize safety. Consult a Gunsmith: Have a qualified gunsmith inspect the carbine to determine its origin, caliber conversion (if applicable), and overall safety for use with .357 Mag. Verify Legality: In Italy, there might be regulations regarding caliber conversions or possession of non-standard firearms. Check with the relevant authorities to ensure your carbine complies with local laws.
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There were 247,100 M1 Carbines made by Standard Products. Depending on the condition of your carbine, if it has not been modified in any way, values are typically $800-$1000.15-1500 usd