Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad 308 Win NY Compliant Semi-Auto Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1635
LSB#: 211216JA09
Make: Springfield
Model: M1A Scout Squad
Serial#: 467807
Year of Manufacture: 2020
Caliber/Gauge: .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Rifle with detachable magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “US RIFLE M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY ? / 467807”. The top of the bolt is marked “7790186-SA / F00376”, the bottom is marked “M9”. The oprod is marked “7267064-2 / SA”. The right side of the chamber is marked “SPRINGFIELD INC / GENESEO IL”. The right side bottom flat of the receiver is marked “Springfield Inc. / Geneseo IL”. The top of the barrel is marked “.308”. The right side of the front sight is marked “NM 062”.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights/ Optics: The rear sight is a fully-adjustable aperture set between protective ears, the face of the right knob is marked “LEFT” twice between alternating curved arrows and “SA” underneath one of the curved arrows. The body of the left knob is marked with numbers 2-11. The front sight is a blade set between two protective ears that is dovetailed and screw set to a base which is banded to the front of the barrel. The top of the barrel is equipped with a picatinny rail for a long eye relief scope (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The smooth wood stock has a pistol grip and uses a synthetic upper handguard. There are sling swivels mounted at the butt and on the forend. The buttstock has a checkered metal butt plate that swivels up to reveal a second checkered buttplate underneath it. The only visible minor imperfection worth noting is a nick on the left edge of the magazine well. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The plate has no perceptible wear. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is a small amount of scattered fouling.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 99% of its finish. There are a few scattered light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, the rifle is in about Excellent 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 and Accessories: This rifle comes with a black canvas SA zip-up case with paperwork including a manual and a 10-round magazine. The magazine shows light operational wear and the canvas show light storage wear, both in about Fine-Plus condition.
Our Assessment: The Springfield Armory M1A is a semi-automatic rifle made by Springfield Armory, Inc., beginning in 1974, based on the M14 rifle, for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. “M1A” is a proprietary name for Springfield Armory’s M14-pattern rifle. Early M1A rifles were built with surplus G.I. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began manufacturing their own. This Springfield Armory M1A Scout Semi-Automatic Rifle takes .308 Winchester ammunition. The Scout Squad is an M1A marketed toward law enforcement users. It has an 18-inch barrel and a forward-mounted optical sight base. This particular rifle is New York compliant and the barrel is not threaded to accept any muzzle attachment. According to Springfield’s website, “The M1A™ Scout Squad 7.62 NY-compliant rifle offers Empire State shooters a state-of-the-art defensive rifle encased within traditional wood furniture. A National Match front sight combined with a military aperture 0.0690″ steel rear keeps the gun shooting straight, fast, and true. Tool-free MOA adjustments could not be easier, while the classic walnut stock makes it gorgeous. Springfield Armory® builds these exceptionally capable rifles especially for New Yorkers.” This one has a smooth walnut stock that is in excellent condition. The bore is bright and the mechanics are strong. This is a beautiful rifle that seems to have seen very little use. Please see our photos and good luck!