Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Universal Arms 5000 Paratrooper!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Universal Arms
Model: 5000 Paratrooper
Serial: 462234
Date of Manufacture: Unknown
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" Round
Optics/Sights: Shielded Post Front and Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wooden Forearm, Pistol Grip, and Metal Folding Extention Stock
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this rifle is in Great condition overall showing only the normal slight indications of consumer use and handling that we can see.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 5000 Paratrooper
Serial: 462234
Date of Manufacture: Unknown
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" Round
Optics/Sights: Shielded Post Front and Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wooden Forearm, Pistol Grip, and Metal Folding Extention Stock
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Ruth indicates "In 1983 100% of Universal Firearms was sold to Lynn Lloyd of Little Rock, AR, becoming part of the Iver Johnson's Arms acquisitions". This is a good starting point for the information now available. The Florida corporate records for Dynamic Merchandise 1970-1983 show Abe Seiderman first as Vice-President, than as President. In February 1983 Abe Seiderman paid the 1983 corporate taxes for Dynamic Merchandise. All other names present on this document were lined out, and consisted of the prior management. In March 1983 Dynamic Merchandise canceled the "Universal Firearms" trademark. Production of all of Universal's products ceased. Keep in mind that what appears next in the Florida records happens over two years later and over the course of about 2 months. In May 1985 Dynamic Merchandise paid a reinstatement fee to Florida, along with taxes for 1984 and 1985. The annual report for 1985 identified the President as Glenn Barber and Secretary as Mickey McSpadden, both of 2202 Redmond Rd in Jacksonville, AR. The Chairman of the Board was identified as Phillip L. Lloyd of Little Rock, AR. In June 1985 Phillip Lynn Lloyd incorporated Dynamic Merchandise in Arkansas. In August 1985 Florida received Articles of Merger from Dynamic Merchandise of Florida indicating the company was merging with Iver Johnson Arms, Inc. of Arkansas and that Dynamic Merchandise had ceased to exist. In July 1985 Florida received Articles of Merger from Dynamic Merchandise of Little Rock, AR for "Universal Firearms, Inc." to be merged into Jacksonville Ordnance Company of Jacksonville, AR. Universal Firearms of Hialeah, Florida ceased to exist. The address 2202 Redmond Rd, Jacksonville, AR was the manufacturing facility of Iver Johnson's Arms for their M1 carbines. Jacksonville Ordnance Company was incorporated in Arkansas in June 1985 by a corporate attorney, using his office as the business address. This company appears to have existed on paper only.
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. The M2 carbine is the selective-fire version of the M1 carbine, capable of firing in both semi-automatic and full-automatic. The M3 carbine was an M2 carbine with an active infrared scope system. Despite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. On July 1, 1925, the U.S. Army began using the current naming convention where the "M" is the designation for "Model" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. Therefore, the "M1 carbine" was the first carbine developed under this system. The "M2 carbine" was the second carbine developed under the system, etc.
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. The M2 carbine is the selective-fire version of the M1 carbine, capable of firing in both semi-automatic and full-automatic. The M3 carbine was an M2 carbine with an active infrared scope system. Despite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. On July 1, 1925, the U.S. Army began using the current naming convention where the "M" is the designation for "Model" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. Therefore, the "M1 carbine" was the first carbine developed under this system. The "M2 carbine" was the second carbine developed under the system, etc.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this rifle is in Great condition overall showing only the normal slight indications of consumer use and handling that we can see.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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Payment Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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