Springfield Armory's commercial semi-automatic version of the M14 military rifle, the last American battle rifle adopted before the M16. The M1A preserves the M14's operating system and accuracy potential in a civilian-legal semi-automatic configuration. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1974, USA Weight: 9.26 oz Overall length: 44.33" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Competition, Military-Style, Collecting