Springfield Armory M-25 White Feather Carlos Hathcock Edition .308 Rifle
SOLD FOR: $4,276.00
LSB#: WY250118VE004
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M25 White Carlos Hathcock II Signature Edition.
Serial Number: WF0623
Year of Manufacture: 2001 – 2009
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 M25 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / WF0623”. The left side of the receiver is marked with a feather in the center of scope crosshairs. Around this are the words “CARLOS HATHCOCK” and “LONG TRANG” and marked with the facsimile signature of “CARLOS HATHCOCK II”. The top of the bolt body is marked “7790186 / HRT A20 / CMI”. The recoil pad is marked “MCMILLAN”. The right side of the barrel is marked “KRIEGER BARRELS 25704429 .308 1-10”. The attached scope is marked “BURRIS XTR-312”.
Barrel Length: 22” from the bolt face to the muzzle; 26” to the end of the muzzle brake.
Sights / Optics: This rifle has no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver has a factory installed picatinny rail. Currently mounted with a Burris 3-12 X 50mm XTR Xtreme Tactical Scope. The scope has a simple duplex reticle, side parallax, covered 1/4 MOA turrets, and a sunshade. The turrets adjust with positive clicks, the sight picture is clear and the light transmission is good. Overall the scope is in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle has a McMillan M3A black fiberglass stock that is adjustable for length of pull (LOP) via spacers with an adjustable rubber coated cheek piece, ambi palm swelled semi-pistol grip and three sling studs. The metal 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 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock shows only minor handling wear with no notable marks. The left side of the cheek piece has some rub wear on the rubberized material from the adjustment screw. Overall the stock is in Excellent to Like New condition. This rifle weighs just under 16lbs.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Factory 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. This rifle appears unfired outside of factory testing. 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 Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. From http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/gun-test-springfield-armory-m25-whitefeather-308/ : “The Springfield Armory M25 is built as a custom rifle. Features include a receiver with a rear lug designed to join with a bolt in the stock to securely lock the action and stock together. The stock is a McMillan M3A, which allows adjustment for LOP (length-of-pull) via the use of spacers and for cheek rest position via a knob, which may be loosened to raise or lower the cheek piece. A Krieger heavy carbon steel match barrel of 22 inches with 1-in-10-inch twist is standard for the M25, though a stainless steel Krieger match barrel is available as well. The relatively long muzzle brake/stabilizer is well designed to channel gases upwards so that dirt is not thrown up when shooting prone. One real aid to precision shooting is the two-stage match trigger, which comes from the factory set around 2.5 to 3 pounds, but it may be adjusted between 1.5 and 4.75 pounds.(This example is sitting at 2lbs 10oz) Other aids to accuracy include a welded, custom match gas system, a lapped and fitted bolt, pillar glass bedding, and a custom match op rod spring guide.”
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 2×10 round magazines both in Very Good condition, and two additional spacers for the stock. The rifle also includes a replacement adjustable gas plug.
Our Assessment: The Springfield Armory M-25 White Feather Carlos Hathcock Edition is a highly refined, limited-production variant of the M1A/M14 platform, built to honor legendary Marine sniper Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. This rifle is chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) and features a Krieger 1:10” twist match-grade barrel, designed for exceptional accuracy with long-range precision ammunition. The McMillan M3A3 stock provides a rigid, stable shooting platform, while the two-stage trigger is finely tuned, breaking at a crisp 2 lbs. 10 oz., making it ideal for precision shooting. Weighing just under 16 lbs., this rifle is built for accuracy and stability rather than portability. It also includes an adjustable gas system, allowing shooters to fine-tune the rifle’s operation for different ammunition types or suppressed use. Topping it off is a Burris 3-12XTR 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 rear-lugged receiver for added rigidity, a match-grade gas system, and hand-fitted components for maximum precision. Carlos Hathcock, the rifle’s namesake, was 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. The M-25 White Feather edition pays tribute to his skill, dedication, and 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.
