Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.25 inch Barrel, Ghost-Ring Sights, Composite Stock - AA9626
The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 is a compact, .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO variant of the M1A platform built in the USA. This example features a 16.25 inch carbon steel barrel with the SOCOM enlarged gas system and cylindrical perforated muzzle brake, a forward scout-style Picatinny rail, and ghost-ring iron sights with an XS tritium front post per factory spec. It includes Springfield’s National Match tuned two-stage trigger and a durable black composite stock with metal buttplate and trapdoor storage.
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 Notes: Minor surface scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory factory cardboard box with labeled end panel (SKU AA9626)
- 1x 10-round steel M14/M1A-pattern detachable box magazine
- Lace-on stock cheek riser (black)
- Springfield Armory M1A owner's manual
- Headspace/inspection tag (dated 10-5-10)
- TM 9-1005-223-12 U.S. Army technical manual for M14 (operator/organizational maintenance)
Built as the SOCOM configuration of the M1A, this rifle pairs a 16.25 inch barrel and approximate 37.25 inch overall length with a dedicated SOCOM gas block and a cylindrical perforated SOCOM muzzle brake. The compact profile maintains reliable function with the enlarged gas system while delivering the proven M14/M1A operating design in a shorter package.
The barrel is carbon steel with 6-groove rifling and a 1:11 RH twist, optimized for .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO. The action is the classic gas-operated, rotating bolt system, and the trigger is a two-stage, National Match tuned unit. Length of pull is 13.0 inches, and weight is approximately 8 lb 8 oz.
Sighting is handled by a ghost-ring rear aperture adjustable for windage and elevation and a winged XS tritium front post as per factory specification. A forward scout-style Picatinny rail is mounted over the handguard, providing a robust mounting surface in front of the receiver.
The black composite stock includes molded checkering, sling swivels, and a metal buttplate with trapdoor storage. Markings include the receiver heel legend "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" and "SOCOM 16" on the right-side fore-end metal. Internal markings show "7790186-SA" over "F00214." This rifle is identified by SKU/mfg part number AA9626 and includes a headspace/inspection tag dated 10-5-10. It uses M14/M1A-pattern detachable box magazines with a stated 10+1 capacity.