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Modified surplus version of US military Cold War-era rifle to be sold to public next year

The US military's Cold War-era M14 rifle is set to hit the civilian market next year, with over 100,000 units available.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 16:41 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 16:41 UTC

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Source diversity sample: thefirearmblog.com · ssusa.org · Firearms News · Military Times · stripes.com.

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What happened

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced plans to sell surplus M14 rifles to the public starting next year. The rifles are modified versions of the Cold War-era military firearms. The Military Times and Stripes report that the CMP has been approved to sell more than 100,000 of these surplus rifles. TheFirearmBlog and Firearms News have published details about the pricing and purchasing process.

TheFirearmBlog also mentioned the availability of 1897 Trench Guns, but this is not directly related to the M14 rifle sales. The CMP's decision to sell these rifles comes as part of its mission to promote firearms safety and marksmanship training. The M14 rifles being sold are surplus from military stocks, modified to comply with civilian firearm regulations. The exact modifications and compliance details have not been specified by any outlet.

The NRA Shooting Sports Journal has also covered the announcement, focusing on the broader context of firearms availability and training opportunities. The Military Times and Stripes have emphasized the historical significance of the M14 rifle and its role in US military history. The CMP's website and publications from TheFirearmBlog and Firearms News provide the most detailed information on the purchasing process and pricing.

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Questions people are asking

What is the M14 rifle?

The M14 is a Cold War-era rifle that was used by the US military. It is being modified and sold to the public starting next year.

How many M14 rifles will be available for sale?

The CMP has been approved to sell more than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles.

What modifications have been made to the M14 rifles for civilian sale?

The rifles have been modified to comply with civilian firearm regulations. Specific details about the modifications have not been provided.

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M14 rifle Civilian Marksmanship Program US military surplus firearms sales Cold War-era weapons

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