C&R Question

[mofojoe]

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[kemasa]

If it is over 50 years old, it is a C&R and 1961 was over 50 years ago, so yes.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

I have a Springfield m1-m14 that I've had since 86. My question is since it's serial number shows on the Springfield web site that it was made in 1961 is it a C&R now?

An M1-M14 made by Springfield in 1961?

I don't even know where to start.

Is it in 45-70 or .223?

[dachan]

I have a Springfield m1-m14 that I've had since 86. My question is since it's serial number shows on the Springfield web site that it was made in 1961 is it a C&R now?

Okay, what is a M1-M14?

And, what website are you referring to?

Your rifle can't be from be Springfield Armory, Inc. and made in 1961 since they were not formed until 1974.

And your rifle can't be a M1A and made in 1961 since the design didn't exist until the early '70's.

If on the otherhand, your rifle is a M1 Garand and from the Springfield Armory (the government arsenal), and hasn't been modified from original configuration, then it is considered C&R under Federal and CA law since they were all made over 50yrs ago. But if that's the case, it is unlikely that it was made in 1961 as production ceased in 1957.

But if your rifle is a M14 from the Springfield Armory (the government arsenal) made in 1961, you've got something really, really special. So special you should expect a visit from the feds real soon.

[dinkydau]

You can go to these two websites:

M1 Collectors Club

The Garand Collectors Assn.

you can get alot of info from them as to what you exactly have and with the serial # they can help you.

[mofojoe]

Thanks for the info guys. I bought the rifle in 86. it has sat in the safe since then i shot a few times but in 91 i started having kids which limited my cash and weekends.
The receiver is stamped
U.S. Rifle
7.62-mm M1A
Springfield Armory
There are different #'s all over this rifle.
I must have got it wrong on the website.
Thats why I asked in this forum. Thanks for the info I'll check the other forums again.
In the Centerfire forum a Mosin Nagant guy bought one just like it a few months ago and his still had the flash hider on it.
He had it removed and replaced with the muzzle brake.

[mofojoe]

Okay, what is a M1-M14?

And, what website are you referring to?

Your rifle can't be from be Springfield Armory, Inc. and made in 1961 since they were not formed until 1974.

And your rifle can't be a M1A and made in 1961 since the design didn't exist until the early '70's.

If on the otherhand, your rifle is a M1 Garand and from the Springfield Armory (the government arsenal), and hasn't been modified from original configuration, then it is considered C&R under Federal and CA law since they were all made over 50yrs ago. But if that's the case, it is unlikely that it was made in 1961 as production ceased in 1957.

But if your rifle is a M14 from the Springfield Armory (the government arsenal) made in 1961, you've got something really, really special. So special you should expect a visit from the feds real soon.

Thanks for the info.

[mofojoe]

You can go to these two websites:

M1 Collectors Club

The Garand Collectors Assn.

you can get alot of info from them as to what you exactly have and with the serial # they can help you.

Thanks a lot. I checked and found that mine is a 81. I dont know about that other forum I checked I thought it was Springfield. It was a while ago.
I'm not really a rifle guy. Not too many places to shoot around here. When I bought the M1a I lived in the desert and could shoot out my backyard when the neigbors were at work. No worries. My wife wanted to move back to town (Not that I blame her) so thats limited the rifle time. I just need to figure out what to do with it now. I have a few battle packs so maybe a trip to the desert?

[Orlando]

[QUOTE=mofojoe;10464117]Thanks a lot. I checked and found that mine is a 81. [QUOTE]

If serial number is 000081 it was made in late 17971 or early 1972