Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 .308 Win Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.25 in Barrel, Parkerized, Black Composite Stock, Aperture Sights, Scout Rail, Muzzle Brake
This Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 delivers the compact, 16.25-inch configuration of the M1A in excellent condition with hallmark SOCOM features. It includes a forward scout-position Picatinny rail, a SOCOM-pattern multi-port muzzle brake, and a GI-pattern two-stage trigger group. The receiver is heel-marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," and the operating rod is marked "SOCOM 16," adding clear model identification for enthusiasts and collectors.
Built on a parkerized steel receiver with a black composite stock, this rifle balances durability and modern handling. It retains classic M1A iron sights with an adjustable rear aperture and protected front post, and it is made in the United States. The rifle has a 20+1 capacity and comes with a 20-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazine and an installed black nylon sling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The finish and stock surfaces are clean, with only light evidence of handling observed.
What’s Included
- 1x 20-round M14/M1A-pattern steel detachable box magazine
- Black nylon two-point web sling (installed)
The SOCOM 16 configuration centers on a 16.25-inch barrel paired with a SOCOM-pattern multi-port muzzle brake. This compact setup is matched to the M1A’s proven, semi-automatic, gas-operated, rotating-bolt action for reliable cycling with .308 Win.
Sighting is handled by a protected front post and an adjustable rear aperture with windage and elevation knobs, preserving the classic M1A sight picture. A forward scout-position Picatinny rail provides an integral mounting interface forward of the receiver.
The rifle is built on a parkerized steel receiver and housed in a black composite stock. Stock features include a fixed configuration with a steel buttplate, a flip-up shoulder plate, and sling swivels. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Controls and fire-control components reflect the M1A lineage, including a GI-pattern two-stage trigger group. Capacity is 20+1 with M14/M1A-pattern detachable box magazines.
Markings include the receiver heel legend "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" and an operating rod marked "SOCOM 16." Additional internal markings observed are "7790186-SA" over "E00180." Country of origin is the United States.