Springfield Armory M1A M1-A Loaded .308 Winchester 22″ Semi-Auto Rifle 1999

SOLD FOR: $2325

LSB#: 211209DJ13

 

Make: Springfield Armory

 

Model: M1A Loaded

 

Serial Number: 121364

 

Year of Manufacture: November, 1999

 

Caliber: .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm)

 

Action Type: Semi-Auto, Detachable Magazine Fed Rifle.

 

Markings: The rear of the receiver is marked “U.S. RIFLE M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 121364”. The top of the bolt is marked “7790186-SA / B00025”. The left side of the trigger pack is marked “7267030-I”. The hammer is marked “C46008-3 SA”. The left sight knob is marked with numbers 2-11 with a hash mark between each number, “M” between step 10 and 11, “S” between 9 and 10, and “A” between 8 and 9. The right knob is marked “LEFT / BME / LEFT” and has arrows. The top of the aperture is marked “NM”. The right side of the front sight is marked “NM 062”. The right side of the barrel is marked “SPRINGFIELD INC GENESEO IL”, the top of the barrel is marked “NM .308-SS”. The oprod is marked “7267064-2 / SA”. The underside flat of the receiver is marked “13463-02”, the bottom right side flat is marked “2”.

 

Barrel Length: 22″

 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective ears dovetailed and set screwed to a base that is integral to the flash hider. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture set between protective ears. Included but not attached is a Springfield 2nd Generation Government Optic with 4-14x magnification and a Rangefinder BDC reticle. The optic is attached to a Springfield side mounted picatinny style rail. The optic is clean with clear lenses, in about Fine-Excellent condition.

 

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. 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 is a tiny nick on the front edge of the grip that has taken a small amount of material. There are a few other infrequently scattered light nicks and minor marks. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no cracks. The plate shows no significant wear. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition and would rate higher if not for the mentioned tiny chip in the grip.

 

Type of Finish: Parkerized & Stainless

 

Finish Originality: Original

 

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

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some faint little scratches on the barrel. There is some faint thinning at most leading edges. There is some light frost on the sides of the receiver and the oprod. There is light operational wear. The markings are deep. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine 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 previously mentioned scope, the detached flash hider, and three 20-round magazines. The magazines show operational wear with areas of dried grease, in about very good condition. Please note, no magazines will be included where prohibited by law.

 

Our Assessment: The Loaded Series combines the appearance and tradition of the Standard M1A™ with all the next level upgrades you want without sucker punching your wallet. All Loaded models have a stainless medium-weight premium air-gauged National Match barrel for greater accuracy, plus several combinations of stocks and barrels available to ensure customization perfection. 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. With its included Springfield Second Gen Government optic and mounting rail, it would be a great rifle for hunting, competition, or recreational target shooting. This M1A Loaded is in Fine condition and should make its new owner smile every time they take it out to the range. Please see our photos and good luck!