The E.D.M. Arms Model 96 Windrunner was introduced in 1996. Offered here is an ultra rare U.S.M.C. documented and issued EDM Windrunner Model 96 .50 BMG sniper rifle with considerable documentation attesting to its use in both training (Mountain Scout/Sniper Course) and in Iraq. The documentation notes this as "1 of 2" actual Windrunner sniper rifles that were provided to the U.S.M.C. for use in Iraq and currently it is the "ONLY" one that we know of actually for sale! This specific weapon is accompanied by a lengthy letter from the U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Association attesting to it actual use in Iraq by Scout/Snipers from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine regiment. Part of that testimony is that this sniper rifle was actually used for single kills in excess of 1,800 meters. The letter further goes on to state that although the actual number of enemy combatants killed with this rifle is specifically unknown, it can be stated "with a high degree of certainty" it is in excess of 40 combined enemy KIA (killed in action) and WIA (wounded in action). This historic weapon was purchased from the U.S.M.C. Scout/Sniper Association with all proceeds going to help buy additional equipment for the Marine Scout/Sniper program. Originally designed by Bill Ritchie of E.D.M. Arms in the 1990s as a large caliber long range sniper rifle that could be broken down in less than a minute into several components and stored in the heavy duty storage/shipping case for deployments anywhere in the world. The company ceased operations after Bill Ritchie's death in November 2016, with over 3,500 M96 rifles manufactured. The side of the receiver is marked "E.D.M. ARMS/MODEL 96/U.S.A. .50 CAL. B.M.G. WINDRUNNER REDLANDS CA. SER. #450". It features a massive one-piece solid steel receiver with a huge bolt that is fed from a detachable box magazine. It has a 31 inch heavy weight detachable barrel with a massive four slot muzzle break. The rear of the action is fitted with a three-position telescoping buttstock for ease during deployments with a height adjustable cheekpiece and a very thick rubber buttpad. The front of the receiver is fitted with an M60 style folding bipod that is adjustable for height, and the underside of the buttstock is fitted with a height adjustable monopod. The top of the receiver is fitted with a 20 MOA Picatinny scope rail upon which is mounted with an equally desirable Nightforce 5.5-22x sniper scope and ring set. The scope has the TMR style reticle with 2.5 MOA adjustable windage and elevation turrets. The rifle is also accompanied with its original EDM Arms two piece offset scope mount. It is also accompanied by an equally rare and beautifully made original OPS Inc. 3rd Model .50 caliber silencer/suppressor that is also documented as having been actually tested/used in Iraq. These OPS Inc. silencers used an OTB type barrel attachment which shortened the overall length and also provided an additional expansion chamber inside the rear of the can to allow a somewhat reduced pressure and allowed the internal gas to dissipate slowly. They are a highly efficient silencer that feature a very unique, albeit slightly modified SIONICS design and were probably one of the best silencers used in Iraq and Afghanistan, or even today. The OPS Inc. silencers were originally designed by Phil Seberger and produced by Allen Engineering. They were manufactured throughout the Iraq War, more specifically for use on the Navy/Army MK 12 SPR rifles. This exceptional rifle has been field over-sprayed with a two tone camouflage medium green/FDE paint and is accompanied by a heavy storage case, the noted two piece scope mount, and a modern made metal display stand for the silencer. The storage/transit shipping case still retains its outside shipping labels indicating it was shipped to the MARSOC Special Ops Unit, Camp Pendelton, CA. Note: This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans where 50 BMG caliber is prohibited. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding

Very fine with 90% plus of the original USMC over-spray painted camouflage paint over the original factory parkerized type finish. It shows minor light wear on the edges and high spots overall from actual field use and firing with actual finish loss (camouflage paint) on the barrel and front of the receiver. The unit shows actual use but no excessive firing or abuse. The safety cannot be activated with the bolt in full battery, otherwise mechanically excellent. The Nightforce scope is also very fine, retains 95% plus of its original factory finish with minor light edge and high spot wear from actual use, and the optics are clear and sharp. This incredibly rare documented "1 of 2" U.S.M.C./Iraqi War issued/used identified E.D.M. Arms Model 96 Windrunner .50 BMG sniper rifle is the ultimate rarity for the advanced U.S. military firearms collector!

As described in A. 21 3/4 inches in overall length.

Very fine with 95% plus of its outer camouflage over spray painted exterior finish. NOTE: This Silencer is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.