Was it? I did not know that.E150GT wrote: Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:23 pm The Springfield M1A was born right here in Texas. That's gotta mean something. I have my 3rd M14 type rifle coming in soon.
New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine
Re: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine
I am not and have never been a LEO. My avatar is in honor of my friend, Dallas Police Sargent Michael Smith, who was murdered along with four other officers in Dallas on 7.7.2016.
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Re: New Problem! M1A or M1 Carbine
Yes. Elmer Ballance started Springfield armory and then sold it to the Reese family who moved it to Illinois. He still resides in Devine Texas. The earlier m1a barrels were stamped Devine Texas. They are known as the Devine M1A and they go for some good money.
And as a side note I picked up a Springfield M21 today
Rear lug glass bedded action and krieger heavy barrel
And as a side note I picked up a Springfield M21 today
Rear lug glass bedded action and krieger heavy barrel