So I just acquired this M1A but all the parts don’t add up. Got a deal on it from estate sale. Low serial Springfield receiver, Hart barrel, TRW bolt. Looks to be a build. Receiver is bedded. I emailed Springfield so I’ll be interested to hear what they say or any of you M1A aficionados!
M1A from the Past
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Earl M1As had mixed parts but the Hart barrel and bedded with standard rear sight is a build give away. Looks like nice rifle. How does it shoot
Haven’t shot it yet. It is missing gas plug and piston. It was suggested on another site that it is a Super Match “factory gun” as sold by Springfield and that Glenn Nelson built the rifle for them by the serial number. It is bedded very well and the trigger is superb at 4 lbs and solid 2-Stage. I’m waiting on Springfield to respond to email. Hart responded this morning confirming that they did supply barrels for late 80’s, early 90’s super match rifles but their records stop at 1999.
Super match had wider area in wrist area of stock. Sear slot in stock was not present on the super match. This stock looks like GI walnut Supure Match came with match sights. These are GI 1980/90’s Super matches were bedded with Microbed
This does not appear to be super match
This does not appear to be super match
Your serial number was sold between these dates:
12/84
02/85
Ref:
www.m14forum.com
12/84
02/85
Ref:
SA, Inc. M1A serial number born on date database (000001...
www.m14forum.com
That’s a scope mount piece that goes into the clip slot.
I highly recommend the Sadlak TiN piston. Spendy but worth it.
https://www.fulton-armory.com/gaspistonnmtincoatedsadlak.aspx
https://www.fulton-armory.com/gaspistonnmtincoatedsadlak.aspx
You have a "good find".. I would not be concerned with the parts "adding up". Who ever built it was fortunate to have found so many "USGI" parts.
It would be quite a challenge today to procure that many parts and build that same weapon.
If you are wanting to gather more knowledge, these guys have a lot of historic info.
It would be quite a challenge today to procure that many parts and build that same weapon.
If you are wanting to gather more knowledge, these guys have a lot of historic info.
LRB Arms M14 Specialist
M14 Rifle Manufacturer specializing in custom built rifles. M14 / M1A parts and accessories. USA made, Genuine Hammer Forged receivers.
www.lrbarms.com
Cool, nice to have options! However, I hope you keep the USGI M14 stock, nothing beats the look of solid walnut!
Springfield confirmed early 02/85 bare receiverYour serial number was sold between these dates:
12/84
02/85
Ref:
SA, Inc. M1A serial number born on date database (000001...
