Springfield Armory M1A, Where made?

[The Pistoleer]

I just picked up an older Springfield M-1A and have read here that the ones made in Illinois have some problems.  I have no idea where mine was made.  I can't see where it says.  It has a 6 digit serial number with the first being a zero.  Can anyone help?  It seems to be well made, with a walnut stock.

Pete

[Mikey]

Hmmmm, a buddy has one made in Illinois that has absolutely no problems at all, even with reloads, unless he is using crap ammo.  US mil-spec 7.62x51mm ammo works that rifle like a charm and since scoped the accuracy out beyond battle rifle ranges is sniper quality.  

My suggestion, as I suggested to my buddy, is to get a bunch of mil-spec ammo when you get the rifle and shoot the snot outta it.  I have known a lot of guys to pick up the M1A, or a AR or AK or something military semi-auto, buy 1000 rounds to go along with the extra mags and all, shoot up maybe 100 - 150 rounds and leave the rest packed in its boxes.  They get bored if they have to bang off 4 or 5 full mags at tiny little 100m targets so by the time they are through they feel the rifle is broken in.  I don't feel a brand spankin' new M1A is broken in for at least 500 rounds, but that's jmtcw..............

[The Pistoleer]

Thanks Mikey for the reply, but this rifle is used.  I just want to determine where it was made.

Pete

[Cheesehead]

I think Mikey is right about breaking it in, shoot it alot. I would take friends and family to the range with a pail full of ammo and reactive targets, bowling pins at various ranges. Then take turns and shoot till its hot. So much fun for everyone!

Cheese

[LCR]

They're all made in Geneseo Ill. The very early Divine rifles were Texan.

[The Pistoleer]

 The M-14 Forum has a list of manufacture dates and it was made in  May of 93. I e-mailed Springfield and they confirmed that.

Thanks for the replies.

Pete