M14 Question

[lyman54]

Anyone have knowledge of a M14 marked as such. US RIFLE 7.62MM SA FED. ORD. INC. SO.EL MONTE. CAL. Serial number 21### Thanks.

 

[yomomma]

http://m14forum.com/reference/72702...ial-number-vs-model-number.html#/topics/72702

 

[JoKa]

"Headspace and USGI parts (or their equivalent). Early ones used USGI dimension parts and later s/n's generally used Chinese parts"
(Pulled from M14forum.com with next post agreeing with that statement on Federal Ordinance M14's)

Gun hub puts the 21### series in the "Chinese parts" category

 

[lyman54]

Thanks very much. Any idea what it would be worth with 2 20rd mags pinned to 5 with a Springfield Armory scope base? Also with a Vortex Razor HD Gen.11 4.5-27x56MM scope

 

[zuke]

If it has a Chinese barrel and bolt, sound's like a $4-500 gun

 

[lyman54]

If it has a Chinese barrel and bolt, sound's like a $4-500 gun

Thanks. I think he'll be disappointed. I learnt quite a bit today, the link from yomomma gave a lot of info from serial numbers. I appreciate all the comments.

 

[Different]

Gun hub puts the 21### series in the "Chinese parts" category

Correct