Picked this up today for $1K. It's a Springfield M1A loaded with black synthetic stock, came with 2 20 rounds mags, and 60 rounds of PMC 147gr FMJs. Only has 20 rounds fired through her.
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Picked this up today for $1K. It's a Springfield M1A loaded with black synthetic stock, came with 2 20 rounds mags, and 60 rounds of PMC 147gr FMJs. Only has 20 rounds fired through her.
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Congrats and enjoy. I had a M1A, replica M14, really enjoyed it. Sold it, but sure enjoyed it while I had it.
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Congrats. The M1A Loaded is a fine weapon. I bought mine new back in 2008. I have never had to adjust the sights. It was balls-on from the first shot.
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The M1A was remove from the US inventory because it was ultimately a rifle that was neither an effective semi-auto rifle nor a full auto rifle. The ammo was heavy, the capacity limited, the full auto function was nearly useless. It was the end of an era. A fine piece of engineering, but ... for a different time and era.
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The M1A is a grease rifle. Use the TM to understand where and how to apply grease to the gun. Also, when you shoot the rifle, pay attention to the front site. I have seen the front site loosen and shift due to recoil.Originally Posted by Markk9
Were it my rifle, I would put a GI butt plate on it.
You got a great deal. Enjoy your rifle and shoot the crap out of it!
Last edited by 48J; 10-11-14 at 21:05. Reason: Because I can not proof read.
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At $1,000, it's a good deal.
I have a maintenance protocol for the M-14/M1A I developed for my last employer. If you want a copy, PM me and I will send it to you.
FM 23-8 is a good resource.
Last edited by T2C; 10-12-14 at 07:45.
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