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If it's a Springfield Armory Inc. M1A it's a .308, and a super versatile rifle. I've owned one of the composite stock, stainless medium heavy barreled versions for several years and love it. I'll second Mr. Smith's recommendation; if your M1A's loaded down with all sorts of tacticool (though kinda pointless) bells, whistles and widgets, strip her down to the bare basics and learn the rifle using the standard sights, then perhaps sell off some of the cool looking but marginally useful stuff to recoup some of your outlay. A word about Springfield Armory Inc; their customer service is absolutely outstanding. I've never had a problem with my M1A, but I have had occasion to order parts from them (hooded NM rear sight aperture amongst other things), and the items were on our front doorstep within 48 hours. As to your rifle's history, I believe SA will give you a manufacture & shipping date if you call them. Enjoy your M1A, they're really great rifles.