The manufacture date is when the rifle was made.
Try oldguns.net
September 1942 to February 1944.
Between Nonember and December 1943.
Between February and November 1944.
Post the whole serial number on here.
Between May 1943 and February 1944.
The most precise answer is between September 1942 and February 1944.
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.
It should if it fits on other kinds of M1 Carbines.
To determine the manufacturer date of an M1 Carbine with serial number 5616586, you would typically refer to a specific reference guide or database that correlates serial numbers with production dates. Generally, M1 Carbines were produced primarily during World War II and into the early 1950s. Based on the serial number provided, it is likely that this carbine was manufactured in the early 1940s, but for an exact date, consulting a detailed M1 Carbine serial number chart or contacting a firearms expert would be necessary.
go to: oldguns.net then on left of screen scroll down to Manufactor dates and click on US Military. Carbine must have serial number to look up................
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