Unsure about a M14 as a collectors rifle unless you mean a pre86 NFA original. As far as M1A's go, even prebans aren't necessarily very collectible.
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Scar 17S arrived and I've temporarily topped with a Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupoint and Bobro mount. Will get some range time tomorrow, but I can already see that the charging handle isn't going to play well with the Bobro and my fingers when charging the weapon.
I agree with Josh, if you open it up to full auto, an HK sear/MP5 can offer a lot of enjoyment and it is a fantastic investment. Add an M16A1 and you have 2 iconic firearms (for around $50k). You have a lot of options (hosts and uppers) with modern variations and readily available spare parts.
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I personally prefer to collect guns that will appreciate in value - transferable MGs, german HKs, Swiss SIGs. To each their own, M1As (especially highly customized) will not appreciate much unless they are fullauto. And I would personally only own a forged receiver FA m14 (i.e. from a factory military production line like Win or h&r or a forged Smith Enterprise).
The list I have been working on since i was a pup:
Metric Fal
Inch Fal (SLR)
Ak74
M14 clone
G3 clone
M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
SCAR
M16a2 clone
M4 clone
I have 6 of these 10, as well as 1903a3, SMLE Lee Enfield and something else Im forgetting. Love the classics!