What year was my Springfield M1A made?

What year was my Springfield M1A made?

1974
The Springfield Armory M1A is a civilian version of the M14 rifle designed and manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. in 1974.

Is the Springfield M1A a good sniper rifle?

It is accurate, offers fast follow-up shots, it is extremely reliable, and it takes optics relatively easily. The M1A Standard from Springfield is a reproduction of that classic M14 rifle retrofitted for civilian use. The Standard comes chambered . 308 Win. or 7.62 NATO.

Can a civilian own an M1A?

While all civilian versions of the M14 rifle are commonly called M1As, the only real M1As are receivers and guns built by Springfield Armory, who owns the copyright for that designation.

What year did they start putting serial numbers on rifles?

In 1968, the Gun Control Act (GCA) imposed numerous additional requirements in the arena of gun manufacture. As per the GCA, all firearms manufactured or imported into the United States are required to bear a serial number.

Where are serial numbers on rifles?

You can find the pistol, rifle or lower serial number engraved on the lower receiver. Depending on which model you have purchased, the serial number could be on the left or right side of the lower receiver. The serial number will start with a letter followed by multiple numbers.

What is a low number 1903 Springfield?

WARNING ON “LOW-NUMBER” M1903 SPRINGFIELDS M1903 rifles made before February 1918 utilized receivers and bolts which were single heat-treated by a method that rendered some of them brittle and liable to fracture when fired, exposing the shooter to a risk of serious injury.

What is the effective range of an M1A?

The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range.

How accurate is a Springfield M1A?

The most accurate ammunition for the M1A was the 152-gr. Dual Performance, which clocked in close to 1.25 MOA group at 100 yards on a very hot day. Both 175-gr. bullets shot 1.5 MOA very constantly.