WTK: M-1A Serial Numbers

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Serial number 69XXX, green and white box, any good?

I have heard some of the SA M-1A's had problems with the receivers, wondering if this is one of them?

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[FrankB]

Take a look at the M14 firing line at M-14 Firing Line Public Forum - Powered by vBulletin. There might be some answers to your question. I know there is an area that will tell you when your M1a was built.
FrankB

[Jim S.]

I have 75xxx and have shot 6 or 7 thousands rounds without a hitch.

[Cass]

Serial number 69XXX, green and white box, any good?

I have heard some of the SA M-1A's had problems with the receivers, wondering if this is one of them?

That is a great time period for M1A receivers. Some of the earlier receivers had a ridge on the bottom that affected their fit in a stock but that was solved in the early 40,000 range. I have one in the 69,100 range that is excellent, made in April 1992.

Cass