Norinco M14 Sporter Pre-Ban 7.62 NATO, 22-inch Chrome-Lined Barrel, Forged Receiver, Custom Quad-Rail and Extended Top Rail
This Norinco M14 Sporter stands out as a pre-ban import from the 1988–1994 era, built on a drop-forged AISI 8620-type steel receiver with a 22-inch chrome-lined barrel. It features a metal quad-rail handguard with position markings and an extended top Picatinny rail that spans the receiver and handguard. A cylindrical multi-port muzzle brake/compensator is installed, the front sight has been removed, and a USGI-style rear aperture sight remains. The rifle comes with four magazines, including a 50-round drum.
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: There is noticeable rust at the sling points and inside the trigger guard. The installed muzzle device is currently loose. The stock shows scattered scuffs and scratches.
What’s Included
- Aftermarket metal quad-rail handguard with numbered positions (installed)
- Extended top Picatinny rail spanning receiver and handguard (installed)
- Cylindrical multi-port muzzle brake/compensator (installed)
- Magazines: 1x 10-round steel box magazine, 2x 20-round steel box magazines, and 1x 50-round drum
Built on the M14-pattern platform with a right-side operating rod, this rifle uses a gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt. The receiver is Norinco production, drop-forged from AISI 8620-type steel. The barrel is marked M14A SPORTER 308 CHINA.
The 22-inch steel barrel is chrome lined with a 1:12 twist, paired with a standard M14 gas cylinder using a hex-head plug. These core components reflect the classic M14 layout while maintaining the durability and serviceable design the pattern is known for.
Custom features include a metal quad-rail handguard with position index markings and an extended top Picatinny rail that runs from the receiver over the handguard. A cylindrical multi-port muzzle brake/compensator is installed. The front sight has been removed, and the rifle retains a USGI-style rear aperture sight with windage and elevation knobs.
The black synthetic fixed stock offers sling swivels and textured grip/forend surfaces, with a 13.5-inch length of pull. It accepts detachable M14-pattern magazines and includes four magazines in the listed capacities. This Chinese M14 pattern uses metric-thread interfaces that can affect parts compatibility. It was imported during the finite 1988–1994 period and is considered pre-ban.