| Rifle, 7.62 mm, M14 | |
|---|---|
 Two M14 rifles, from the Swedish Army Museum, shown here without their magazines. | |
| Type | Battle rifle, sniper rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States of America |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1959–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Vietnam War–present |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1954 |
| Produced | 1959–1964[1][2] |
| Number built | 1.5 million [3] |
| Variants | M14E1, M14E2/M14A1, M14K, M21,M25, Mk 14 EBR, M1A rifle |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.2 lb (4.1 kg) empty 10.7 lb (5.2 kg) w/ loaded magazine |
| Length | 44.3 in (1,126 mm) |
| Barrel length | 22 in (559 mm) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700–750 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 460 m (500 yd)[4] 800+ m (875+ yd) (with optics) |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Aperture rear sight, "barleycorn" front sight |
Monday, February 4, 2013
Rifle, 7.62 mm, M14
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