M14

Key facts

Type

Battle rifle

Place of origin

United States

In service

1957–present 1957–1964 (as the standard U.S. service rifle)

Used by

See Users

Wars

See Conflicts

Manufacturer

Springfield Armory Winchester Harrington & Richardson Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge, Inc.

Produced

1957–1980

Number span no built

1.3 million

Variants

See Variants

Mass

9.2 pounds (4.2 kg) empty 10.7 pounds (4.9 kg) with loaded magazine

Length

44.3 in (1,126 mm)

Barrel length

22 in (559 mm)