Springfield Armory M1A Tanker 7.62x51 Semi-Auto Rifle with 16.25 Barrel and Walnut Stock
This Springfield Armory M1A Tanker is a compact, SOCOM-length variant of the M1A series in 7.62mm NATO (7.62x51). It features a 16.25 barrel with a ported muzzle brake, a fixed walnut stock, and iron sights with an adjustable aperture rear. Receiver heel markings include "U.S. RIFLE 7.62-MM M1A" and "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" (with some line breaks partially obscured).
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory / M1A-branded soft rifle case
- 3x 20-round M1A/M14-pattern detachable box magazines (metal)
Built around a gas-operated, semi-automatic action, this M1A Tanker keeps the M14/M1A-style gas system and controls in a shorter, 16.25 configuration. The ported muzzle brake is paired with iron sights, including an adjustable aperture rear sight with adjustment knobs.
The rifle is fitted with a fixed walnut stock and a ribbed upper handguard in a polymer/fiberglass-style material. The stock includes a checkered metal buttplate and rear sling attachment hardware, keeping the setup consistent with the classic M1A layout.
Markings visible on the receiver heel identify the platform, and a "308" marking is visible near the muzzle area in close-up. This example is listed with a 20+1 capacity and includes three 20-round magazines.
Manufacturer part number AA9622 is provided for reference, and the model is described as the Springfield Armory M1A Tanker SOCOM-length walnut-stock variant.