Bill Ricca's page on the Universals doesn't show any of them with an L prefix serial number. The only letter prefixes he shows are S (for stainless) and X (for presentation). The standard run started with serial number 100000, so even if the "L" is actually a "1" there's still too many digits. Beats me.

 

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I have an Universal M1 carbine with a Serial Number staring with the letter L and has 4 digits.....I have looked on the Universal website to no avail.............Is there anyone in here that can help me or tell me where to look or email someone........Thanks in Advance.......

That's a first year gun, with mostly G.I. parts, and definitely G.I. parts compatible. Congratulations, I hope you got it for a good price.

 

Hi and thanks for your reply..........Now if this is a first year gun, why cant I find the serial # on the universal website. Do you know where I can find any info on this........

 

The "L" is probably a 1 or 4 or 7. With only 4 digits, it's a desirable 1st year production.