Springfield Armory M1A 50th Anniversary Limited Edition .308 Win Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 inch Barrel, Walnut Stock, 1 of 1,974
This Springfield Armory M1A 50th Anniversary Limited Edition commemorates 1974-2024 with a factory-engraved operating rod and an inlaid 50th-anniversary medallion in the walnut stock. Limited to 1,974 rifles, it features a GI-pattern 22 inch barrel, classic M14-pattern gas system, and iron sights tuned for precise adjustment. This example comes with the original commemorative presentation crate and certificate of authenticity, underscoring its collectible status.
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: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes present. The rifling shows some blemishing. The provided 10-round magazine occasionally fails to fully lock the bolt to the rear. The 20-round magazine does not share this issue.
What’s Included
- 50th Anniversary wooden presentation crate (Springfield Armory M1A 1974-2024)
- OEM carry case
- Cleaning kit
- Sling
- U.S. Army TM 9-1005-223-12 manual (reproduction)
- 50th Anniversary M1A Limited Edition certificate of authenticity
- Original box
- 1x 10-round steel M14/M1A-pattern magazine
- 1x 20-round steel M14/M1A-pattern magazine
The M1A 50th Anniversary Rifle is a factory-designated commemorative released in 2024 and limited to 1,974 units. It carries special 50th-anniversary markings, including an operating rod engraved "LIMITED EDITION 1 OF 1974" and a stock medallion marked "50TH ANNIVERSARY 1974-2024." The commemorative serial-number block is M1A0001-M1A1974.
Built on the proven M14 platform, this semi-automatic, gas-operated, rotating-bolt rifle uses a GI-pattern 22 inch carbon steel barrel and a standard M14-pattern gas system. The flash hider incorporates an integral bayonet lug, and the receiver is steel for durability.
The rifle wears a walnut stock with sling swivels and a polymer upper handguard with molded ribs. Iron sights include a standard front sight on the flash-hider base and a match-grade, non-hooded aperture rear sight with 0.5 MOA windage and 1 MOA elevation adjustments. A two-stage, precision-tuned trigger and a 13.0 inch length of pull complete the handling package.
Chambered in .308 Win with a 20+1 capacity, this example was manufactured in the United States in 2024. It is identified by Springfield Armory part number MA9102-50th, and the bolt body is marked "7790186-SA F00420." Two magazines are included: one 10-round and one 20-round, both in the M14/M1A steel pattern.