Springfield Armory, Inc. · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 1974
| Weight (empty) | 4070 g (143.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1117 mm (43.98") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3469 J (2559 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Springfield M1A is the civilian semi-automatic version of the US military M14 battle rifle, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. of Geneseo, Illinois. The company was founded in 1974 specifically to commercialize the M14 design after the historic federal Springfield Armory was closed in 1968 — the two organizations are otherwise unrelated. The M1A is mechanically nearly identical to the M14: same White-system short-stroke gas-piston tappet action, rotating bolt, two-stage trigger, and US...
Country of Origin: United States