The M14 is a select-fire battle rifle that fires 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition, derived from the M1 Garand and used by the U.S. Military mainly from 1957 to 1962. The M14 is still in use in small numbers with Special Forces units, on Navy ships for security purposes, and even in prisons.
The commercial, semi-automatic only version available to the general public is sold by Springfield Armory and other manufacturers as the M1A, M14S, and other models.
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| Caliber: | 7.62 NATO[?] | ||
| Type of mechanism:[?] | Rotating bolt[?] with gas operation[?] | ||
| Designed by: | Derived from M1 Garand design | ||
| Barrel Length: | 22 inches | ||
| Overall Length: | 44 inches | ||
| Magazine type[?] and capacity: | 20 round detachable box magazine | ||
| Effective Range: | 300 meters | ||
| Maximum Range: | 1000 meters | ||
| Weight: | 4.5kg | ||
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History:
Dates and places of manufacture:
Type(s) of sights:
- Rear peep, front blade, metric
- Rear National Match peep with hood, front National Match blade, metric
Markings:
- U.S. Rifle, M14
Accessories:
- Bayonet
- Bandolier
- National Match sling
- Combination Tool
Reloading Information:
External Links:
- Springfield Armory (http://www.springfield-armory.com/)