Springfield Armory M1A Standard Issue .308 Win with 22-inch Carbon Steel Barrel and Desert FDE Composite Stock
This Springfield Armory M1A Standard Issue stands out with its 22-inch carbon steel, 6-groove barrel and full-length M14-pattern gas system. It features a Desert FDE composite stock with matching handguard and classic M14-style iron sights. Notable factory markings are present on the receiver, barrel, and bolt, and it comes with a 10-round steel magazine. Overall configuration and condition make it a strong example of the Standard Issue M1A.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. Rifling remains well defined.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round steel M1A/M14 pattern magazine
- Springfield Armory M1A soft rifle case
- Springfield Armory M1A Operating & Safety Manual
- TM 9-1005-223-12 U.S. Army technical manual for M14 rifle and Bipod M2
The Standard Issue configuration delivers the classic M14-style operating system: a semi-automatic, gas-operated action with a rotating bolt and a two-stage trigger. The full-length M14-pattern gas system includes the gas cylinder, lock, and plug, paired with a slotted flash suppressor at the muzzle.
Barrel specs are purposefully traditional: a 22-inch carbon steel tube with 6-groove rifling and a 1:11 right-hand twist for .308 Win. The stated capacity is 10+1. Overall length is approximately 44.33 inches, and the unloaded weight is about 8 lb 8 oz.
Sighting equipment follows the service-rifle pattern with a protected front post and a rear non-hooded aperture adjustable via windage and elevation knobs. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
The rifle wears a Desert FDE composite stock and matching handguard, with checkering for purchase, a rubber buttpad, and fixed sling swivels. Country of origin is the USA, manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. in Geneseo, Illinois.
Factory markings include the receiver heel marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," the barrel marked ".308," and a bolt marked "7790186-SA" with an "F" prefix indicating a forged Springfield Armory, Inc. bolt.