The response from the civilian market was overwhelming. An advertisement for its Mark IV rifle appeared in the October 15, 1971, issue of Shotgun News. Sales started on the semi-automatic M14 type rifle project by October 1971. Sales produced high-end lightweight alloy M1911 style pistol frames and accessories.

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What to know about Federal Ordnance M14 This is a discussion on What to know about Federal Ordnance M14 within the The M14 forums, part of the M14 M1A Forum category One is for sale locally for a very good price. I dont have pics or the serial number yet. I have been offered a Federal Ordnance M14 (Chinese parts not USGI). From M14 Rifle History and Development Third Edition by Lee Emerson copyright 2006: 'A. Background information on Federal Ordnance, Inc. Please see the pictures for details and if you require additional pictures or information you can follow this link to our website where we have 20+ pictures of this rifle: I have included information on Federal Ordnance. Serial number 4144, was built with USGI internal parts, numbers have been verified, with the exception of the barrel which is a chrome lined CMP stamped barrel dated 1961.The stock is in excellent condition and the barrel has the bayonet lug. This is a low serial number 4144, Federal Ordnance M14.

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