Springfield Armory M1A Standard .308 Winchester 22″ Semi-Auto Rifle, 1999

SOLD FOR: $1626

LSB#: 210609MW30

 

Make: Springfield Armory

 

Model: M1A

 

Serial Number: 114108

 

Year of Manufacture: 1999

 

Caliber: .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm)

 

Action Type: Semi-Auto, Detachable Magazine Fed Rifle. Please note, no magazine is included.

 

Markings: The rear of the receiver is marked “U.S. RIFLE M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 114108”. The top of the bolt is marked “7790186 / TRW ZB”. The left side of the trigger pack is marked “7267030-O”. The left sight knob is marked with numbers 2-11 with a hash mark between each number and “M / WC-E”, the right knob is marked “LEFT / DRC / LEFT” and has arrows. The right side of the barrel is marked “SPRINGFIELD INC GENESEO IL”. The oprod is marked “7267064-2 / SA”. The interior of the receiver is marked “13184-02”. The left side of the safety is marked “B021-55 / -46015”. The left side of the grip is stamped “* * * / Eagle / Crossed Arrows”. The front of the pistol grip is marked with a circled “P”.

 

Barrel Length: 22″ to the end of the barrel.

 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective ears. It is installed on the male dovetail on the muzzle brake. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture set between protective ears.

 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The walnut stock has a pistol grip and uses a synthetic upper handguard. There are sling swivels mounted at the butt and on the forend with an attached green canvas sling. The buttstock has a checkered metal butt plate that swivels up to reveal a second checkered buttplate underneath it. The second buttplate has a trapdoor covering two holes in the stock for storage of cleaning equipment. There are a couple of nicks in the front edge of the pistol grip as well as discoloration around the grip. There’s a little gash on the right side of the stock above the trigger. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The plate has some light wear, no major defects. The stock rates in about Very Good-Fine overall condition

 

Type of Finish: Parkerized

 

Finish Originality: Original

 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp & deep. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some light marks on the barrel, muzzle break, and gas cylinder bracket. There is light operational wear. The markings are deep. The screwheads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus condition.

 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the attached sling. Note, there is no magazine included.

 

Our Assessment: This is a nice Springfield Armory M1A that looks like it saw much more time in the previous owners safe than at the range. The M1A has been a popular rifle with target and competition shooters for decades, tracing its roots back to the M14 rifle used by US troops from 1959 to this very day, though in more limited roles than in the ’50s. This would be a great rifle for hunting, competition, or recreational target shooting. This M1A is in Fine-Plus condition and should make its new owner smile every time they take it out to the range. All it needs is a magazine, which isn’t difficult to come by for this gun at all. Please see our photos and good luck!