This isn't the oldest gun in my collection, although the stock on it may very well have smashed in some gooks face in the 50s or 60s.
The M1a is a semi-auto, mag fed rifle in 7.62 NATO (aka 308 winchester). Its based on the M14, which is based on the M1 Garand. The select fire M14 was the standard issue rifle for the US armed forces untill the M16's adoption in 1970. Varios versions are still in use today, usually in a Designated Marksman role. Sniper teams have moved away from the M21 and M25 variant to the newer AR based M110/Mk11 rifle. But thats a different show.
This one has been over there in the hands of a contractor, at the time it was in a bit of a different stock. I replaced it with this one for some weight savings. The other stock is also a story for a different show....
This one has an 18" barrel and a few aftermarket parts inside and out. With a capable shooter and ammo, the rifle is good out beyond 800 yards, even with the iron sights.
The M1a is a semi-auto, mag fed rifle in 7.62 NATO (aka 308 winchester). Its based on the M14, which is based on the M1 Garand. The select fire M14 was the standard issue rifle for the US armed forces untill the M16's adoption in 1970. Varios versions are still in use today, usually in a Designated Marksman role. Sniper teams have moved away from the M21 and M25 variant to the newer AR based M110/Mk11 rifle. But thats a different show.
This one has been over there in the hands of a contractor, at the time it was in a bit of a different stock. I replaced it with this one for some weight savings. The other stock is also a story for a different show....
This one has an 18" barrel and a few aftermarket parts inside and out. With a capable shooter and ammo, the rifle is good out beyond 800 yards, even with the iron sights.
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