Underwood Carbine (S-code)

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   I picked up a new Underwood carbine a few weeks back at a local gun show. The pictures show exactly the way I received it. Don't really want to clean the grease off until I run this through the forum here. 
As you can see I've checked all parts and recorded them on the data sheet. All parts are correct and show very little wear if any. I do have one concern, the receiver looks like it's been sandblasted??? But if so that doesn't match up with every thing else. The bevel has an S stamped mark for United Shoe Machinery. So would this be consistent with their receivers? Enjoy the pictures and let me know what you all think.  Gene  
              PS  Hope I can get the pictures uploaded here?? 

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/7c6QCyUfY5uLHN727

Edited by gene of oregon - Nov 23 2019 at 8:06pm

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gene of oregon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Jan 23 2016 Location: silverton, or Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote gene of oregon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Underwood Carbine (S-code) Posted: Nov 23 2019 at 2:40pm
	I picked up a new Underwood carbine a few weeks back at a local gun show. The pictures show exactly the way I received it. Don't really want to clean the grease off until I run this through the forum here. As you can see I've checked all parts and recorded them on the data sheet. All parts are correct and show very little wear if any. I do have one concern, the receiver looks like it's been sandblasted??? But if so that doesn't match up with every thing else. The bevel has an S stamped mark for United Shoe Machinery. So would this be consistent with their receivers? Enjoy the pictures and let me know what you all think. Gene PS Hope I can get the pictures uploaded here?? https://photos.app.goo.gl/7c6QCyUfY5uLHN727 Edited by gene of oregon - Nov 23 2019 at 8:06pm
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GotSnlB28 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: WI Status: Offline Points: 896	Post Options Post Reply Quote GotSnlB28 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 23 2019 at 3:36pm
	That is a real nice looking S code. The tiger striped stock is a beauty. As for the receiver finish, I have an S code that has been through a rebuild but not refinished, as I recall the receiver finish looks rough as well.

gene of oregon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Jan 23 2016 Location: silverton, or Status: Offline Points: 157	Post Options Post Reply Quote gene of oregon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 23 2019 at 8:35pm
	GotSnlB28 Thanks for the reply about the receive. Makes me feel a little better about it! Gene
	The flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it. The flag flies because each soldier's last breath blows by it!

NewScotlander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Advanced Collector Joined: Jan 02 2016 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote NewScotlander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 24 2019 at 9:49am
	IMHO it appears to be a restoration. You are correct, the receiver and barrel appear to be refinished. The bolt appears to be refinished as well. The rear sight is also suspect to be a reproduction.

Smokpole Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Oct 21 2019 Location: Madison ohio Status: Offline Points: 1057	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smokpole Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov 24 2019 at 9:17pm
	I agree with NewScotlander. My impression is restoration too. Rear sight certainly looks like a repro to me. Plus, if you look at the "scars" on the stock, many appear to be dings that have been steamed out. But I will admit, it does "look" nice.
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