Springfield Armory M1A Loaded .308 Win, 22-inch National Match Barrel, Parkerized, M14-Pattern Semi-Auto (1997-1998)
This Springfield Armory M1A Loaded is a late-1990s example with a 22-inch National Match steel barrel stamped "NM .308" and a Parkerized steel receiver. The receiver heel is marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," and the rifle retains USGI-pattern features including an M14-type gas system. It is fitted with Springfield Armory's AWB-era lugless, slotted M14-style muzzle brake/stabilizer retained with a castle nut. Built on the M14 platform, it comes with seven magazines, a leather M1907-style sling, and a strap-on cheek rest.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss on the exterior surfaces. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 6x 20-round steel M14-pattern magazines
- 1x 10-round steel M14-pattern magazine
- Leather M1907-style loop shooting sling
- Strap-on nylon cheek rest with zippered pouch (installed)
- Sling swivel stud installed under fore-end
The Loaded-series configuration pairs the M14-pattern action with a 22-inch National Match barrel in .308 Win. The action is gas-operated with a short-stroke piston and a rotating bolt, delivering the M14 manual of arms enthusiasts expect.
Metalwork is Parkerized steel, and the receiver heel carries the "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" marking. The barrel is stamped "NM .308." This example features Springfield Armory's lugless, slotted M14-style muzzle brake/stabilizer retained with a castle nut, and the correct M14-type gas cylinder, lock, and plug.
Sighting equipment includes a standard M14 front blade mounted on the muzzle-brake base and an M14-pattern adjustable, non-hooded aperture rear sight. Furniture consists of a black synthetic stock with molded checkering and sling swivels, paired with a polymer GI-style upper handguard.
Produced during the 1997-1998 Federal AWB era, this rifle also has a sling swivel stud installed under the fore-end. A strap-on nylon cheek rest with zippered pouch is installed. The package is rounded out with six 20-round steel magazines, one 10-round magazine, and a leather M1907-style loop shooting sling.