Universal M1 Carbine peep sight

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   Hello,
I am brand new to
this forum so please excuse any mistakes I might make and let me know what is
correct.

I just purchased a
nice Universal M1 Carbine - Serial # 309109. I have not had a chance to check
it out yet but do have a question regarding the peep sight. It dos not have a
peep sight at this time. I have checked on the internet trying to locate one
but am very unsure what to purchase. All that I look at do not appear to fit
this particular rifle. The area where I believe it should go is a small sloping
piece with a piece sticking up that has a hole in it. The entire piece is about
2" long and also has the serial number on it. It does not appear to be
removable. Does anyone happen to know what, style, make, model or type I should
be looking for. Also, are there additional parts or pieces that I need to get
so I can mount it?

Thank you all for
any information or help that you might be able to provide

Respectfully,

Tim O'Donnell 

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TimOD9857 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Mar 15 2016 Location: Jenison, MI Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote TimOD9857 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Universal M1 Carbine peep sight Posted: Mar 15 2016 at 5:29pm
	Hello, I am brand new to this forum so please excuse any mistakes I might make and let me know what is correct. I just purchased a nice Universal M1 Carbine - Serial # 309109. I have not had a chance to check it out yet but do have a question regarding the peep sight. It dos not have a peep sight at this time. I have checked on the internet trying to locate one but am very unsure what to purchase. All that I look at do not appear to fit this particular rifle. The area where I believe it should go is a small sloping piece with a piece sticking up that has a hole in it. The entire piece is about 2" long and also has the serial number on it. It does not appear to be removable. Does anyone happen to know what, style, make, model or type I should be looking for. Also, are there additional parts or pieces that I need to get so I can mount it? Thank you all for any information or help that you might be able to provide Respectfully, Tim O'Donnell

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 15 2016 at 6:32pm
	Tim, welcome to the forums. check these pages http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_universal.html at quick glance Universal used what looks to be a USGI type adjustable rear sight with the exception of the enforcer (page 5) if that is the case and the peep slide is missing or broken then you need to replace it as a unit. you say it has "the Serial number on it". meaning same as the carbine or does it say I.R. Co. 7160063? I have little to no knowledge on Universals but do know certain serial ranged had issues so would read those pages carefully before buying parts.

TimOD9857 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Mar 15 2016 Location: Jenison, MI Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote TimOD9857 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 15 2016 at 7:34pm
	Hello Again, For those who have responded here is a picture of what I am trying to describe. I hope this helps. Thanks, Tim O'D

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 15 2016 at 7:38pm
	That looks like some sort of scope mount adapter. You could slide out and install adjustable sight. How is that sight mounted to barrel? The one in hand guard. Is there a sight on front of barrel?

oldphartcollector Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Mar 22 2016 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote oldphartcollector Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 28 2016 at 5:28pm
	I, too, am a first timer for the forum, so excuse any mistakes. I recently purchased a Universal action ass'y (no stock). It has a rear sight like a normal GI issue and uses the normal front sight at the tip of the barrel. If you do not have a standard front sight, then you may be looking for a special rear sight. Perhaps someone else knows more about that. I can tell you that there are likely four threaded holes covered by a thin plastic cover of the side of the action opposite of the cocking lever. It will easily pry off once the action has been removed from the stock. Those are meant to mount a scope, so I understand. I do not know where such a scope mount could be found for sale. When I purchased this action ass'y everything looked good about it so I thought my extra GI carbine stock would fit. It does not, so I am in need of a Universal Carbine stock. I would accept a plastic stock (although wood is preferred) if anyone knows where I could purchase one. Thanks and best regards to all,

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 30 2016 at 12:38pm
	Seems like Tim is in the wind. However I found this Quote"Years ago, Numrich sold a mount with one screw hole and a dovetail that fit into the rear sight slot. I have one that's in pretty rough shape. I can email you pics if interested." https://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=513934 So hopping over to their site I see this http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/m1m2carbinescopemount.aspx