Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad .308 Win, 18 inch Carbon-Steel Barrel, Walnut Stock, Parkerized Finish, Match-Tuned Two-Stage Trigger
This Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad pairs the classic M14 pattern with practical Scout features. It is built around an 18-inch carbon-steel barrel with a factory perforated muzzle brake and 6-groove rifling, a walnut stock, and a parkerized steel receiver. Notable details include a match-tuned two-stage trigger, National Match 0.062 inch front sight, GI-pattern adjustable rear aperture, a forward barrel-mounted Scout Picatinny rail, and an aftermarket underside Picatinny rail segment installed under the fore-end. It comes with two 20-round magazines and one 10-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 2x 20-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazines
- 1x 10-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazine
- Installed under-fore-end 1913/Picatinny rail segment
The Scout Squad configuration features an 18-inch carbon-steel barrel with 6-groove rifling and a 1:11 RH twist, paired with a factory perforated muzzle brake to manage recoil and muzzle rise. It uses the standard M14-pattern gas system with a hex-head gas plug and a gas-operated, rotating-bolt action.
Sighting is handled by a National Match 0.062 inch front blade and a GI/M14-pattern rear aperture (0.0690 inch) with windage and elevation knobs. The trigger is a two-stage, match-tuned unit.
The rifle wears a walnut stock with a semi-pistol grip, sling swivels, and a full-length fore-end, matched to a black polymer upper handguard. The receiver is steel with a parkerized finish and is heel marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY."
Mounting real estate includes a forward barrel-mounted Scout Picatinny rail and an aftermarket underside Picatinny rail segment installed under the fore-end. Capacity is 20+1, and this example includes two 20-round and one 10-round magazines. Overall length is 40.33 inches with an unloaded weight of approximately 9 lb 3 oz. Manufacturer part number is AA9122, and it is made in the USA.