Springfield Armory M1A – Factory Select-Fire – Transferable Machine Gun (Pre-1986, 7.62 NATO)
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Product Overview
For sale is a rare Springfield Armory M1A factory select-fire rifle, serial number 038585. Chambered in 7.62×51 NATO (.308 Win), this is a fully transferable machine gun under the National Firearms Act (NFA). It was lawfully manufactured and registered before the May 19, 1986 cutoff, making it one of the few transferable M14/M1A-type rifles available to collectors today.
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Why This Rifle Is Special
   •   Manufacturer: Springfield Armory, Inc. (Geneseo, IL)
   •   Model: M1A – factory select-fire (not a conversion)
   •   Caliber: 7.62 NATO / .308 Win
   •   Serial Number: 03858X
   •   Date of Manufacture: Mid-1984
   •   NFA Status: Fully transferable machine gun (Form 4 / Form 3 as applicable)
Only a small number of factory select-fire Springfield M1A rifles were ever produced — collector sources estimate between 125 and 470 total. The highest observed factory serial is 038770, placing this rifle directly in the verified transferable range.
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Features & Configuration
   •   Correct selector cut and hardware, as produced at the factory.
   •   High USGI parts content typical of early/mid-1980s builds (TRW, HR-N, SA components).
   •   Pre-040xxx receiver design with the bottom-side ridge, consistent with this era.
   •   Ideal for NFA collectors seeking an authentic, factory Springfield Armory machine gun.
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Legal Transfer
This is a registered NFA firearm and will transfer:
   •   On a Form 3 (tax-free) to another SOT dealer, or
   •   On a Form 4 to individuals in states where legal (buyer pays $200 transfer tax).
Buyer is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
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Collector & Investment Value
Springfield Armory factory select-fire M1A rifles are among the most desirable transferable battle rifles in the registry. With transferable machine guns being a fixed, finite supply, values continue to rise.
   •   Current market range: $30,000 – $45,000+ depending on condition and provenance.
   •   An opportunity to acquire a rifle that combines historical significance, collector rarity, and long-term investment potential.