Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1A National Match
Serial Number: 040821
Year of Manufacture: 1987 Verified with Springfield
Caliber: .308 Win.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic rifle fed by detachable magazine.
Barrel Length: 22". 25" With classic flash hider.
Markings: Receiver: "U.S. RIFLE 7.62-mm M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 040821". Op rod: "7267064 66118". Bolt: "7790186 HRT A22 CPD 3035". Barrel "NM". Trigger group: "7267030 66118". Hammer: "6546008 DM". Windage knob: ""LEFT" twice with arrows and "DRC". Elevation knob: "WCE".
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a National Match 0.72 blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a traditional walnut wood stock with two sling rings, storage compartment and hinged metal butt plate. The handguard is also wood. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows some light scattered compressions and minor scratches. Both sling rings show surface rust forming. There are no chips or cracks. The hinged butt plate shows some surface rust forming, debris in the checkering and some rub wear on the edges. The hinge and door spring both function correctly. Overall the stock rates in Very Good overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The feed ramps and muzzle device are both clean. The edges of the grooves show some fouling. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The gas block and lock both show finish loss. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show some finish loss and minor rub wear. The receiver shows a few very small spots of surface rust. The edges of the flash hider show some minor rub wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a leather sling.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1A National Match, produced in 1987, is a high-performance semi-automatic rifle built to meet the rigorous demands of competitive shooting. Chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO), it features a 22-inch National Match barrel designed for above average accuracy. The rifle is equipped with a National Match front blade and fully adjustable rear sight which allows for fine-tuned elevation and windage adjustments. The two-stage National Match trigger, tuned for a crisp and clean break, complements the rifle's precision capabilities. National match rifles from this era are the civilian embodiment of the military M14's spirit, enhanced for competition and tuned for accuracy.
