Federal Ordnance M14SA identification

Ssgt Tim · January 7, 2019, 10:03 AM

My inquiry was about my M14SA SN C-0145
I have photos and trying to figure out who made it. Had it many years and never had one problem with it at all. With the "C" prefix no one has really answered the question if it was Century or Chinese manufacture.
All the negative I read really makes me wonder. My Gunsmith checked head space and fine. I also had him re-tap the hole for mounting the scope furniture. When I picked it up he said "do not remove the mount" leave it on . Unable to see if the receiver has the set screw to hold barrel on and think it may be behind the Rail ??
I can send photos if anyone interested.

Charlie98 · January 7, 2019, 10:17 AM

If you go to M14forum dot com you will find all the info you need, including finding out who made it. The Chinese M14's are a little esoteric, but they are solid, forged receivers.

FedOrd used parts from anywhere and everywhere... I have a FedOrd rebuild M1 Garand; it is, generically, a piece of junk, but it shoots and I like it. Hopefully yours is a better build.

January 7, 2019, 10:03 AM	#1
Ssgt Tim Junior Member Join Date: November 14, 2012 Posts: 4	Federal Ordnance M14SA identification My inquiry was about my M14SA SN C-0145 I have photos and trying to figure out who made it. Had it many years and never had one problem with it at all. With the "C" prefix no one has really answered the question if it was Century or Chinese manufacture. All the negative I read really makes me wonder. My Gunsmith checked head space and fine. I also had him re-tap the hole for mounting the scope furniture. When I picked it up he said "do not remove the mount" leave it on . Unable to see if the receiver has the set screw to hold barrel on and think it may be behind the Rail ?? I can send photos if anyone interested.

January 7, 2019, 10:17 AM	#2
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	If you go to M14forum dot com you will find all the info you need, including finding out who made it. The Chinese M14's are a little esoteric, but they are solid, forged receivers. FedOrd used parts from anywhere and everywhere... I have a FedOrd rebuild M1 Garand; it is, generically, a piece of junk, but it shoots and I like it. Hopefully yours is a better build. __________________ _______________ "I have this pistol pointed at your heart!" "That is my least vulnerable spot."

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search