Springfield Armory M1A M25 Style .308 Rifle Krieger Barrel Nightforce Scope

SOLD FOR: $4,050.00

LSB#: LSB250730ML004

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: Originally sold as a stripped M1A receiver built out to be an M25 Style rifle. 

Serial Number: 068894

Year of Manufacture: 1992 Verified with Springfield. 

Caliber: .308 Winchester

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, gas piston rifle fed by M1A detachable box magazines. 

Markings: The heel of the receiver is marked “US RIFLE M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 068894”. The top of the bolt body is marked “7790186 / SA Z1B”. The recoil pad is marked “MCMILLAN”. The right side of the barrel is marked “KRIEGER BARRELS”. The attached scope is marked “NIGHTFORCE MIL-SPEC”. The trigger group is marked “7267030 SA”. The safety is marked “MXR”. The hammer is marked “SA 5546008”.   

Barrel Length: 22” from the bolt face to the muzzle; 25” to the end of the classic flash hider.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a National Match 0.62 blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable National match aperture sight set between two protective wings. Mounted via a low rail mount is a Nightforce NXS 3.5-15×50 first focal plane scope with plus sign illuminated Horus H59 reticle. The scope includes scope caps, a side mounted parallax adjustment, and exposed MRAD turrets. The reticle illuminates properly, the sight picture is clear, the light transmission is good, the turrets adjust with positive clicks. Overall the scope is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition.      

Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle has a McMillan fiberglass stock with an adjustable rubber coated cheek piece, ambi palm swelled semi-pistol grip rear mounted  sling stud, rubber butt pad and Fulton Armory combination sling ring, and picatinny rail carrying a Harris bi-pod. The composite upper hand guard is black and textured. The pistol grip and forearm have a heavy texture. The stock is glass bedded to the action. The current length of pull is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt pad. The stock shows scattered minor wear and small rub marks. The cheek piece has some rub wear on the rubberized material. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition. This rifle weighs 16lbs 7OZ.     

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion or fouling present in bore. The feed ramps are clean. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 99% of its metal finish. The finish shows some minor handling and storage wear scattered throughout with no notable marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are un marred. Overall this rifle is in 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 & Accessories: This rifle includes the mount, scope, scope caps, and Bi-pod. 

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1A M-25 style rifle is a highly refined variant of the M1A/M14 platform. This rifle is chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) and features a Krieger heavy match-grade barrel, designed for exceptional accuracy with long-range precision ammunition. The McMillan stock provides a rigid, stable shooting platform, while the two-stage trigger makes it ideal for precision shooting. Weighing just over 16 lbs., this rifle is built for accuracy and stability rather than portability. Topping off the rifle is a Top Tier First Focal Plane Nightforce NXS MIL-SPEC scope, providing enhanced clarity and precision for long-range engagements.

The M-25 is a modernized version of the M21 sniper rifle, originally developed for U.S. military snipers in the Vietnam War. Unlike standard M14/M1A rifles, the M-25 features a bedded receiver for added rigidity, a heavier match grade barrel, and hand-fitted components for maximum precision. The commercial version of the M-25 was nicknamed the “White Feather” after Carlos Hathcock one of the most decorated Marine snipers in history, with 93 confirmed kills and likely many more unconfirmed. His legendary exploits, including crawling for days through enemy territory to eliminate a high-value target and shooting an enemy sniper through his own scope, cemented his legacy as one of the greatest marksmen in military history. In conclusion, the M-25 rifle has a storied history and has made an impact on modern sniping tactics, making it a highly sought-after rifle among collectors and precision shooters alike. To better understand this rifle please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.