Springfield Armory M1A | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Elmer C. Ballance |
Designed | 1974 |
Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
Unit cost | $2,000 (Standard model) |
Variants | Standard, Loaded, National Match, Super Match, M21, M25, SOCOM 16, Scout Squad, SOCOM II |
Specifications | |
Weight | 7.8–11.6 pounds (empty magazine) |
Length | 37.25–44.33 inches (946–1126 mm) |
Barrel length | 16–22 inches (406–559 mm) |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 5-, 10- or 20-round double column, detachable box magazine |
Sights | National Match front blade, match-grade hooded aperture with one-half minute adj. for windage and elevation. |