Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14
A US Air Force M14 'Stand-off Munitions Disruptor'
Type	Automatic rifle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1957–present
Used by	Estonia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Philippines, South Vietnam, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela, United States, Iceland
Wars	Vietnam War–present
Production history
Designed	1954
Produced	1959–1964
Number built	~1.38 million
Variants	M14E1, M14E2/M14A1, M14K, M21, XM25
Specifications
Weight	5.2 kg (11.5 lb)
Length	1,181 mm (46.5 in)
Barrel length	559 mm (22 in)
Cartridge	7.62x51mm NATO
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	700–750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	975.4 m/s (3,200 ft/s)
Effective range	460 m (500 yd) 800+ m (875 yd) (with optics)
Feed system	20-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Aperture rear sight, "barleycorn" front sight

The M14 rifle (more formally the United States Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14) is an American selective fire battle rifle firing 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. Although largely superseded in military use by the M16 rifle, it remains in limited front line service with the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. The M14 also provides the basis for the M21 and M25 sniper rifles. M-14 is a 22. ... Heckler & Koch G41 automatic rifles are legal in asutralia an america with lisence An automatic rifle is a term generally used to describe a self-loading rifle capable of firing either semi or fully-automatically from a magazine or belt of ammunition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Anthem Thanh niên Hành Khúc (Call to the Citizens) Capital Saigon Language(s) Vietnamese Government Republic Last President¹ Duong Van Minh Last Prime minister Vu Van Mau Historical era Cold War  - Regime change June 14, 1955  - Dissolution April 30, 1975 Area  - 1973 173,809 km² 67,108... ROC, Roc, roc, R.O.C, The R.O.C. or R.o. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... For the highway in Michigan, see M-14 (Michigan highway). ... For the highway in Michigan, see M-14 (Michigan highway). ... For the highway in Michigan, see M-14 (Michigan highway). ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The M25/XM25 is a joint venture sniper rifle, built for both the US Army Special Forces and the US Navy SEALs. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The 7. ... In firearms terminology, an action is the system of operation that the firearm employs to seal the breech (in a breech-loading firearm), and to load consecutive rounds. ... The gas-operated system for implementing automatic reloading of a firearm is one of five such systems, the others being recoil-operated, gatling, chain, and blowback. ... Rotating bolt of a Sig 550 rifle. ... (for paintball markers also)Rate of fire is the frequency at which a specific weapon can fire or launch its projectiles. ... A guns muzzle velocity is the speed at which the projectile leaves the muzzle of the gun. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... A selective fire weapon can be fired in either of at least two modes, depending on the position of the selector switch. ... The FN FAL battle rifle The term battle rifle can have different meanings. ... The 7. ... Ammunition, often referred to as ammo, is a generic term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. ... M16 (more formally United States Rifle, Caliber 5. ... The United States Army is the largest, and by some standards oldest, established branch of the armed forces of the United States and is one of seven uniformed services. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea,[1] using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces and is one of seven uniformed services. ... USN redirects here. ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The M25/XM25 is a joint venture sniper rifle, built for both the US Army Special Forces and the US Navy SEALs. ... The M40, United States Marine Corps standard-issue sniper rifle. ...

Development

The M14 was developed from a long line of experimental weapons based upon the M1 Garand. Although the Garand was one of the most advanced infantry rifles of the 1940s, it was not a perfect weapon. Modifications were beginning to be made to the basic M1 rifle's design since the twilight of the Second World War. Modifications included adding a fully automatic firing capability and replacing the 8-round "en bloc" clips with a detachable box magazine holding 20 rounds. Winchester, Remington, and Springfield Armory's own John Garand offered different conversion designs. Garand's design, the T20, was the most popular, and T20 prototypes served as the basis for a number of Springfield test rifles from 1945 through the early 1950s. The M1 Garand (more formally the United States Rifle, Caliber . ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I Infantry or footmen are very highly disciplined and trained soldiers who fight primarily with small arms(rifles), but are trained to use everything from their bare hands to missle systems in order to neutralize... For other uses, see Rifle (disambiguation). ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... M2 Browning machine gun An automatic firearm is a firearm that automatically extracts and ejects the fired cartridge case, and loads a new case, usually through the energy of the fired round. ... A clip is a device that is used to store multiple rounds of ammunition together as a unit, ready for insertion into the magazine of a repeating firearm. ... A 30-round STANAG magazine. ... This is an article about the US Government Arsenal. ... The M1 Garand (more formally the United States Rifle, Caliber . ...

Earle Harvey of Springfield Armory designed a completely different rifle, the T25, for the new .30 Light Rifle cartridge. The latter was based upon .30-06 cartridge case cut down to the length of the .300 Savage case. The .30 Light Rifle eventually evolved into the 7.62x51mm NATO and the commercial .308 Winchester round. In the background, Lloyd Corbett was tasked with developing .30 Light Rifle conversions for the M1 rifle and later the T20 prototypes. After a series of prototype designs, the T44 surfaced. The earliest T44 prototypes used the T20 receivers rebarreled for 7.62 mm NATO, and replaced the long operating rod/piston of the M1 with the T25's shorter "gas expansion and cut-off" system. Later T44 prototypes used newly fabricated receivers shorter than either the M1 or T20; the new action's length was matched to the shorter 7.62 mm NATO cartridge instead of the longer .30-06. The T44 competed successfully against the T47 (a modified T25) and the FN FAL (T48). This led to the T44's adoption by the U.S. military as the M14 in 1957. Springfield Armory began tooling a new production line in 1958 and delivered the first service rifles to the U.S. Army in July 1959. However, long production delays resulted in the 101st Airborne Division being the only unit in the Army fully equipped with the M14 by the end of 1961. The Fleet Marine Force finally completed the change from M1 Garand to M14 in late 1962. This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... .30-06 Springfield cartridge specifications. ... . ... The 7. ... NATO 7. ... The Fusil Automatique Leger, or Light Automatic Rifle (LAR). ... The United States Army is the largest, and by some standards oldest, established branch of the armed forces of the United States and is one of seven uniformed services. ... The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)—nicknamed the “Screaming Eagles”—is an airborne division of the United States Army primarily trained for air assault operations. ... The Fleet Marine Force is a combined command of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which comprises a combination of permanent afloat personnel, stationed on U.S. Navy ships, and ground units of the United States Marine Corps infantry branch. ...

The rifle served adequately during its brief tour of duty in Vietnam. Though it was unwieldy in the thick brush due to its length and weight, the power of the 7.62 mm NATO cartridge allowed it to penetrate cover quite well and reach out to extended range, developing more than 2,400 ft·lbf (3,250 J) of muzzle energy. However, there were several drawbacks to the M14. The traditional wood stock of the rifle had a tendency to swell and expand in the heavy moisture of the jungle, adversely affecting accuracy. Fiberglass stocks were produced to resolve this problem, but then the rifle was muzzle heavy. However, the rifle was discontinued before very many could be distributed for field use. Also, because of the M14's powerful 7.62x51mm cartridge, the weapon was virtually uncontrollable in fully automatic mode. The M14 was developed as a means of taking the place of four different weapons systems — the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine, the M3 "Grease Gun" and the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). It was thought that in this manner the M14 could simplify the logistical requirements of the troops if it took the place of four weapons. Although it proved to be an impossible task to replace all four, the weapon excelled as a replacement for the M1 rifle, fixing many of the previous rifle's shortcomings. The cartridge was too powerful for the SMG role and the weapon was simply too light to provide as a light machine gun replacement for the BAR. The M60 machine gun better served this task. The foot-pound force (symbol: ft·lbf) is an English unit of work or energy from the English Engineering System. ... The joule (IPA: or ) (symbol: J) is the SI unit of energy. ... Folding stock of a SIG 550 rifle A stock or buttstock or shoulder stock is present in many firearms and some crossbows, and performs three functions - to facilitate easy and steady holding and aiming of the weapon prior to and during firing (which may be further assisted by a sling... The M1 Garand (more formally the United States Rifle, Caliber . ... The M1 Carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber . ... The M3 Grease Gun (more formally United States Submachine Gun, Cal. ... The Browning Automatic Rifle (more formally designated first as the Rifle, Caliber . ... The MP5 is a third-generation submachine gun that is widely used by law enforcement tactical teams and military forces. ... The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, one of the most popular modern 5. ... For other uses, see M60. ...

The M14 remained the primary infantry weapon in Vietnam until it was replaced by the M16 in 1966–1969. The M16 was ordered as a replacement for the M14 by direction of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, over the objection of Army officers who had backed the M14. Though production of the M14 was officially discontinued, some disgruntled troops still managed to hang on to them while deriding the M16 as a frail and underpowered "Mattel toy" or "poodle shooter". The early M16 also suffered from reliability problems which tarnished its reputation long after these were corrected. After the corrections were made soldiers on the ground nicknamed the M16 the "the sweet sixteen". In January 1968 the U.S. Army designated the M16 as the "Standard A" rifle, and the M14 became a "Limited Standard" weapon. The M14 rifle remained the standard rifle for US Army Basic Training until 1970. M16 (more formally United States Rifle, Caliber 5. ... The United States Secretary of Defense is the head of the United States Department of Defense, concerned with the armed services and The Secretary is a member of the Presidents Cabinet. ... For the figure skater, see Robert McNamara (figure skater). ... Mattel headquarters in El Segundo Mattel Inc. ...

The U.S. Army also converted several M14s into the M21 sniper rifle, which remained standard issue for this purpose until the adoption of the M24 SWS in 1988. (see M21 rifle for more details) The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The M40, United States Marine Corps standard-issue sniper rifle. ... The M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) is the military and police version of the Remington 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ...

Uses of M14 in U.S. service since M16 replacement

An Army marksman in Fallujah, Iraq, using a modified M14 with a Leupold LR/T 10x40 mm M3.

Although the M14 was phased out as the standard-issue rifle in the sixties, M14 variants are still used by various branches of the US Military as well as other armed forces, especially as a sniper rifle and/or a designated marksman rifle, due to its excellent accuracy and effectiveness at long range. A U.S. Army soldier peering through a sniper rifles scope in Iraq, public domain photo from navy. ... A U.S. Army soldier peering through a sniper rifles scope in Iraq, public domain photo from navy. ... Several branches of the US military maintain a Designated Marksman Rifle. ...

The Army M21 sniper rifle is in use in Army National Guard units [1] and special active units such as the OPFOR units of the Joint Readiness Training Center. Few M14s were in use in the Army until the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. Since the start of these conflicts, many M14s have been employed as designated marksman and sniper rifles. These are not M21 rifles, but original production M14s. Common modifications include scopes, fiberglass stocks, and other accessories. Seal of the Army National Guard The Army National Guard consists of the land force of the United States National Guard, or organized militia, of the several States and Territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, active and inactive, as defined in Title 32, USC Section 101. ... This article is about a military term. ... Fort Polk is a United States Army base located in Leesville, Louisiana. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ...

Some units of the U.S. Marine Corps have also used the M14. For example, in the Philippines from 1989 to 1991, the Scout Snipers of the Subic Bay naval base used the M14 NM with ART II scopes. The 5th Platoon, FAST Company (Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team), used the M14 DM (Designated Marksman) as well as M16 HBAR (heavy barrel) rifles for designated marksman purposes to ensure protection of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Somalia in 1993.[2] In the mid-1990s, the USMC chose a new rifle for DM use, an M14 modified by the Precision Weapons Shop in Marine Corps Base Quantico called the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). It is intended for use by security teams (SRTs, FAST Companies), and USMC Scout Snipers in the cases where a semi-automatic rifle would be more appropriate than the standard bolt-action M40A1/A3 rifle. The USMC Rifle Team uses the M14 in shooting competitions. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea,[1] using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces and is one of seven uniformed services. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Scout Sniper, (MOS 8541) is a specialist in the United States Marine Corps whose mission to deny the enemy freedom of movement by shooting enemy leaders, crew-served weapons operators, radiomen, observers, messengers, and other key personnel with single, well-aimed shots. ... A 1902 nautical chart of Subic Bay Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. ... The Designated Marksman (DM) is a military role in a U.S. infantry squad. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea,[1] using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces and is one of seven uniformed services. ... The Marine Corps Base Quantico, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, is one of the largest United States Marine Corps bases in the world. ... The United States Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR, NSN 1005-01-458-6235; more formally the United States Rifle, 7. ... Special Reaction Teams (SRT) In anticipation of possible terrorist attacks against US Marine Corps and Navy installations, many bases have formed Special Reaction Teams. ... Scout Sniper, (MOS 8541) is a specialist in the United States Marine Corps whose mission to deny the enemy freedom of movement by shooting enemy leaders, crew-served weapons operators, radiomen, observers, messengers, and other key personnel with single, well-aimed shots. ... This article is about the M40 rifle. ...

USMC Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) in action during a training exercise.

The 1st Battalion of the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) in the Military District of Washington is the sole remaining regular United States Army combat field unit where the M14 is still issued as the standard rifle, along with a chromed bayonet and an extra wooden stock with white sling for military funerals, parades, and other ceremonies. The United States Air Force Honor Guard uses a version of the M14 specially modified by the USAF Gunsmith that prevents semi-automatic fire; members have to manually cycle a new round by pulling on the charging handle every time they fire. The United States Navy Ceremonial Guard and Base Honor Guards also use the M14 for 3-volley salutes in military funerals. It is also the drill and parade rifle of the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, The Citadel, Norwich University, Virginia Military Institute and North Georgia College and State University. us army photo of M-14 rifle (not copyrightable) File links The following pages link to this file: M14 (rifle) User:Avriette/My Images Categories: U.S. military images ... us army photo of M-14 rifle (not copyrightable) File links The following pages link to this file: M14 (rifle) User:Avriette/My Images Categories: U.S. military images ... The United States Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR, NSN 1005-01-458-6235; more formally the United States Rifle, 7. ... The 3rd US Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army. ... The 3d United States Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army. ... Military District of Washington Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Military District of Washington Distinctive Unit Insignia The Military District of Washington (MDW), is one of nineteen major commands of the U.S. Army. ... A caisson bearing a coffin, with military escort. ... USAF redirects here. ... This is a salute performed at military and police funerals as part of the drill and ceremony of the Honor Guard. ... USMA redirects here. ... The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is in Annapolis, Maryland . ... The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA or Air Force),[1] located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. ... The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is a state-supported, comprehensive college located in Charleston, South Carolina. ... Norwich University (NU) is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont. ... The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state military college in the United States. ... North Georgia College and State University is a military college in Dahlonega, Georgia. ...

Various Special Operations Forces (SOF) still use M14 variants, notably the Navy SEALs, who have used the M14 as an infantry, marksman and sniper rifle. At the outbreak of the Vietnam War, SEALs used modified M14 as sniping rifles.[3] Various sniper variants have been used by the SEALs, often mistaken with M21 in the overt literature, only one of them has received a standard name in the U.S. military designations system: the XM25, developed by the Special Forces. These sniper variants have probably been replaced by the Mk 11 Mod 0, selected in 2000. SEALs also use the Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle) for close-quarters battle and in a designated marksman role. The United States Special Operations Forces is the official category which the United States Department of Defense lists the U.S. military units that have a training specialization in unconventional warfare and special operations. ... Navy SEALs redirects here. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The M25/XM25 is a joint venture sniper rifle, built for both the US Army Special Forces and the US Navy SEALs. ... Blue Light redirects here. ... For State Route 25 or State Road 25, see list of highways numbered 25. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... The United States Navy Mark 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) is an American select-fire military rifle chambered for the 7. ...

U.S. Navy ships carry several M14s in their armories. They are issued to Sailors going on watch out on deck in port. The M14 is also used to shoot a large rubber projectile to another ship when underway to start the lines over for alongside refueling and replenishment.

A SEAL operator with an M14 rifle fitted with an optical sight and a forward grip, participating in maritime interdiction enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.

Although a very secretive unit, the "Delta Force" is known to have used M14 sniper variants. According to Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War, the well-known account of the Battle of Mogadishu, at least one of the "D-Boys", Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart, used an M14 for sniping from helicopters to provide support fire to ground troops. His M14 was probably fitted with an Aimpoint 3000 sight.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Combatants U.S.-led coalition Iraq Commanders George H. W. Bush, Norman Schwarzkopf, Colin Powell Saddam Hussein, Ali Hassan Al-Majid, Hussein Kamel Strength 660,000 ~545,000 Casualties 345 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 - 100,000 dead, 100,000 - 300,000 wounded The 1991 Gulf War (also Persian... The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) — commonly known as Delta in the U.S. Army, Delta Force by civilians, and Combat Applications Group by the Department of Defense — is a Special Operations Force (SOF) and an integral element of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). ... “Black Hawk Down” is an official phrase used on combat situations, by the United States military, to inform the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter. ... Combatants USSOF, UNOSOM II, Frontier Force Regiment Somali National Alliance-affiliated militias Commanders William F. Garrison Mohamed Farrah Aidid Strength 160 2,000-4,000 Casualties U.S. 18 killed 73 wounded 1 captured Malaysia 1 killed 7 wounded Pakistan 2 wounded SNA Militia and civilians At least 500[1... Sgt. ...

The Special Forces ("Green Berets") have made some use of the XM25 "spotter rifle". The XM25 was developed in the late 1980s within the 10th Special Forces Group, which was charged to support Special Forces sniper weapons as well as the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC). The XM25 was first planned as a replacement for the old M21, but after the Army adoption of the M24 SWS as its standard sniper rifle, the M25 was intended to be used by spotters of the sniper teams, while the snipers would use the bolt-action M24. Tests had shown that the M24 and M25 have the same precision when using the same M118 ammunition. Blue Light redirects here. ... The 10th Special Forces Group was formed on June 19th, 1952, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with Colonel Aaron Bank in command. ... Blue Light redirects here. ... The M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) is the military and police version of the Remington 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. ... The M25/XM25 is a joint venture sniper rifle, built for both the US Army Special Forces and the US Navy SEALs. ...

Though the M14 has remained in service longer than any U.S. infantry rifle with the exception of the Springfield M1903 rifle, it also holds the dubious distinction of serving as the standard infantry rifle of the U.S. Army for a shorter span of time than any other weapon. The Springfield M1903, formally the United States Rifle, Caliber . ...

Commercial and non-U.S. use

The commercial, semi-automatic-only version available to the general public is sold by Springfield Armory, Inc. of Geneseo, IL and other manufacturers as the M1A, M14S, and other model names. Walther P99, a semi-automatic pistol from the late 1990s A semi-automatic firearm is a gun that requires only a trigger pull for each round that is fired, unlike a single-action revolver, a pump-action firearm, a bolt-action firearm, or a lever-action firearm, which require the... The M1A is a civilian version of the U.S. military M14 rifle, but with semi-automatic fire only, and cannot be modified to fully-automatic or selective fire. ...

M14 production tooling was sold in 1967 to the Taiwanese, who in 1968 began producing their Type 57 Rifle. The State Arsenal of the Republic of China produced over 1 million of these rifles from 1969 to the present under model numbers of M305 and M14S.

The Philippine government issues M14 rifles, together with M1 carbines, M1 Garands and M16s, to their civilian defense forces, including the Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO). The Greek Navy is also a user of M14.

Production

Standard service rifles were produced from 1959 to 1964.

• Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA
• Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., Worcester, MA
• Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. (Winchester-Western Div.), New Haven, CT
• Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge Inc.(TRW), Cleveland, OH (considered the highest-quality variant, TRW marked parts often command a premium when they come up for sale)

The purpose-built National Match version was produced in 1962 and 1963 by Springfield Armory, and in 1964 by TRW. Springfield Armory upgraded a number of service-grade rifles in 1965 and 1966 to National Match specifications. Upgrading was also carried out in 1967 at the Rock Island Arsenal. These M14 variants are to this day capable of extreme long-range accuracy. This is an article about the US Government Arsenal. ... H & R Firearms (Harrington & Richardson) is a Marlin Firearms-owned manufacturer of firearms, especially single-shot shotguns . ... The Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) is a major manufacturer of copper alloys (through subsidiary Olin Brass), ammunition (through the Winchester Ammunition), and chlorine and sodium hydroxide (Olin Chlor-Alkali Products). ... TRW Incorporated was an American corporation involved in a number of businesses, mostly defense-related, but including automotive supply and credit reporting. ... RIA is a company located in the Phillipines. ...

Springfield and TRW delivered more than 11,000 National Match rifles in the 1962–1964 period. Roughly 8,000 service rifles were modified to NM standards during 1965–1967.

The US military currently fields M14s produced by Smith Enterprise in SDM roles.^[1] The Designated Marksman (DM) is a military role in a U.S. infantry squad. ...

Variants and related designs

A soldier from the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment with an M14 equipped with a Sage M14ALCS railed chassis.

U.S. troops from the 101st division equipped with M14 variants in Baghdad, Iraq.

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Military

M15

Main article: M15 rifle

• Selective fire, heavy barrel version of the standard M14, intended to replace the BAR as a squad automatic weapon.
• Never issued. The M15 was declared obsolete prior to entering production.

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M14E1

• The M14E1 was tested with a variety of folding stocks to provide better maneuverability and the like for armored infantry, paratroopers and others.
• No variant was standardized.

M14E2/M14A1

• Selective fire version of the standard M14 used as a squad automatic weapon.
• Successor to the short-lived M15 rifle. The developmental model was known as the M14E2.
• First designated as M14E2 when it was issued in 1963 and redesignated as M14A1 in 1966.

The M15 was developed as a replacement for the Browning Automatic Rifle for use as a squad automatic weapon. ...

M14 SMUD

Soldier from Wyoming Army National Guard using an M14 provides overwatch security for fellow soldiers Sekeik, Iraq. The rifle is equipped with the Sage EBR stock, but the full length barrel and standard front sight/flash hider indicate that it is not a Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR. October 2006.

• Stand-off Munition Disruption, used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel to destroy unexploded ordnance.
• Essentially an M14 National Match rifle with scope.

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Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR

Main article: United States Navy Mark 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle

• Shorter, more tactical version of the M14, with a retractable stock and multiple rails for more accessories.

The United States Navy Mark 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) is an American select-fire military rifle chambered for the 7. ...

DMR

Main article: U.S. Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle

• Modified designated marksman version of the M14, used by the USMC.

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Commercial

M14K

• Variant designed by La France Specialties of San Diego, California, and produced by Smith Enterprise of Tempe, Arizona.
• The prototype actually used the M60 machine gun parts for the gas system; however, production models had the system custom-manufactured so the rate of fire could be controlled.

Types of sights

• Rear peep, front blade, metric
• Rear National Match peep with hood, front National Match blade, metric

Rifle design

Receiver markings

Stamped into receiver heel:

• U.S. Rifle
• 7.62-MM M14
• Springfield Armory (or commercial contractor name)
• Serial number

Stock

The M14 rifle was first furnished with a walnut stock, then with birch and finally with a synthetic stock. Original equipment walnut and birch stocks carry the Department of Defense acceptance stamp or cartouche (an arc of three stars above a spread-winged eagle). These stocks also carried a proof stamp, a P within a circle, applied after successful test-firing.

Rifles manufactured through late 1960 were provided with walnut handguards. Thereafter synthetic, slotted (ventilated) hand guards were furnished but proved too fragile for military use. These were replaced by the solid synthetic part still in use, usually in dark brown, black or a camouflage pattern.

Rifling

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A U.S. Navy sailor takes aim with an M14 marksman rifle.

Accessories

Although M14 rifle production ended in 1964, the limited standard status of the weapon resulted in the continued manufacture of accessories and spare parts into the late 1960s and beyond.

• M6 bayonet with M8A1 sheath
• M2 Bandolier
• Sling [one-piece cotton or nylon webbing or M1907 (two-piece leather)]
• Cleaning kit (butt-trap) included a combination tool, ratchet chamber brush, plastic lubricant case, brass bore brush, four cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod case, and a cleaning rod patch-holding tip.
• M5 winter trigger and winter safety
• M12 blank firing attachment and M3 breech shield
• Cartridge clip (five cartridges) and magazine filler for charging magazines
• M1961 ammunition magazine pouch
• M2 bipod
• M76 grenade launcher
• M15 grenade launcher sight
• Mk 87 Mod 0/1 line (rope) throwing kit

The M6 Bayonet with scabbard The M6 Bayonet is a bayonet used by the U.S. military for the M14 rifle. ... A bandolier is a pocketed belt for holding ammunition. ...

See also

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M14

• List of firearms
• List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces
• M1 Garand rifle
• M1A rifle
• M21
• M25
• U.S. Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle
• Mini-14
• SOCOM 16

This is an extensive list of small arms — pistol, machine gun, grenade launcher, anti-tank rifle — that includes variants. ... Individual weapons by type and current level of use. ... The M1 Garand (more formally the United States Rifle, Caliber . ... The M1A is a civilian version of the U.S. military M14 rifle, but with semi-automatic fire only, and cannot be modified to fully-automatic or selective fire. ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the popular M14 rifle. ... The United States Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR, NSN 1005-01-458-6235; more formally the United States Rifle, 7. ... The Mini-14 is a small, lightweight semi-automatic rifle manufactured by the U.S. firearms company Sturm, Ruger. ... The SOCOM 16 is a shortened version of the M1A Rifle manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. ...

References

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• Duff, Scott A, Miller, John M and contributing editor Clark, David C. The M14 Owner's Guide and Match Conditioning Instructions. Scott A. Duff Publications, 1996. ISBN 1-888722-07-X
• Stevens, R. Blake. U.S. Rifle M14 — from John Garand to the M21. Collector Grade Publications, Inc., 1995. ISBN 0-88935-110-4
• Murphy, Edward F. The Hill Fights: The First Battle of Khe Sanh. New York: Presidio Press, 2003. ISBN 0-7393-1834-9
• Pisor, Robert L. The End of the Line: The Siege of Khe Sanh. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2002. ISBN 0-393-32269-6
• FM 23-8 U.S. Rifle 7.62mm, M14 and M14E2 May 1965
• FM 23-8 U.S. Rifle 7.62mm, M14 December 1959

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External links

• New-era M14 alleviates reliability issues
• Modern Firearms Site
• The M14/M1A Magazine FAQ
• Different's M1A Site
• M14 Firing Line Forum
• U.S. Rifle, cal. 7.62mm, M14
• 7.62 NATO Battle Rifles

Video links

• Nazarian`s Gun`s Recognition Guide (FILM) M14 "Squad automatic weapon" (.wmv)