A limited edition Remington M700/M40 "Scout Sniper Association" Commemorative sniper rifle manufactured from 2005-2006. These were hand-built in the Remington custom shop to ensure superior accuracy and conformance to original Vietnam War-era M40 specifications. They were also endorsed and authenticated by the "USMC Scout/Sniper Association" as to their originality and were issued with a special "SSA" serial number prefix. Fitted with a M40 pattern medium weight barrel, "U.S." roll-marked and "clip-slotted" M40 pattern receiver; M40 pattern walnut stock without checkering with the correct style heavy checkered aluminum buttplate, and 1 1/2 inch wide sling swivels designed for military style slings. Includes original box with outer sleeve, O.D. green web sling, Redfield USMC M40 Edition 3-9x40 mm scope sealed in box, and Badger Ordnance Replica M40 Redfield base and mount.