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posted on August 27, 2015

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The M14 is a selective-fire rifle, thus not many of them made their way into civilian hands. But thanks to Springfield Armory, thousands of M1As in a number of variations have been enjoyed by recreational shooters around the world since its introduction in 1974. You can learn the evolution and capabilities of the undefined

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Springfield M1A in this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

For more on the Springfield M1A, please enjoy the following articles:

Springfield Armory's M1A
Springfield M1A Maintenance Tips
Springfield M1A: The M14's Successful Sibling
Video: Springfield Armory M1A Super Match Rifle Review
Video: ARTV Episode—Springfield M1A Whitefeather

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