The Civilian Marksmanship Program has announced plans to sell surplus U.S. M14 rifles after converting them to semi-automatic operation. Pricing, quantities, and ordering procedures have yet to be announced. (Photo by Militarist/Shutterstock)
August 05, 2026
By David Fortier
The Civilian Marksmanship Program's announcement that it will begin selling surplus M14 rifles has generated enormous interest among shooters and collectors. Since my original article was published, the most common question by far has been, "How much will they cost?" Our Facebook post about it quickly filled with comments from readers eager to learn more about pricing, availability, and how the rifles will be sold.
The excitement is understandable. For decades, most enthusiasts assumed genuine
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