Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 7.62x51 NATO Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.25 in Carbon Steel Barrel, Parkerized Gray, Synthetic Stock
This Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 is a compact 7.62x51 NATO variant of the M14-platform rifle built in the United States. It features a 16.25 in carbon steel barrel with the SOCOM multi-port muzzle brake threaded onto the barrel ahead of the gas lock/front sight assembly, a parkerized gray steel receiver, and a durable medium gray synthetic stock with darker textured grip and forend panels. The rifle includes M14/M1A pattern adjustable aperture iron sights and a forward Picatinny scout rail; no receiver-mounted scope mount is included, and it comes in excellent overall condition.
Factory rollmarks include the receiver heel marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" and a right-side "SOCOM 16" model designation. The short gas cylinder uses a hex gas plug, and the operating rod is marked "7790186-SA F00251." Capacity is 20+1 with the included 20-round detachable steel box magazine.
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: There are some minor scratches present.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 rifle
- 1x 20-round detachable steel M14/M1A-pattern box magazine
The 16.25 in carbon steel barrel is paired with the SOCOM multi-port muzzle brake that threads onto the barrel ahead of the gas lock/front sight assembly with its wing-protected front sight. This configuration is designed to work with the short gas cylinder and hex gas plug noted on this rifle.
Sighting is handled by an M14/M1A pattern adjustable aperture rear with windage and elevation drums, matched to the protected front blade on the gas lock/front sight assembly, with the SOCOM muzzle brake positioned forward of it. The rifle also includes a forward scout rail; no receiver-mounted scope mount is included.
The medium gray synthetic stock features darker (black/charcoal) molded non-slip panels and a pistol-grip contour, plus a steel buttplate with a flip-up shoulder plate and trap-door access. A rear sling loop is installed as part of the stock hardware.
The parkerized gray steel receiver carries the classic heel marking "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," with a right-side "SOCOM 16" rollmark confirming the variant. Additional details include the M14 platform operating system with a rotating bolt and an operating rod marked "7790186-SA F00251."