This is an as new Remington M700/M40 "Scout Sniper Association" Commemorative sniper rifle as produced in 2005-06. These were a limited edition rifle, hand-built/assembled in the Remington custom rifle shop, to ensure superior accuracy and conformance to original Vietnam era M40 Sniper rifle specifications. These rifles were endorsed and Authenticated by the "USMC Scout/Sniper Association" as to their originality and were issued with a special "SSA" serial number prefix, Certificate of Authentication and a large USMC Scout/Sniper Association brass commemorative medallion. The rifle specs include an M40 pattern medium weight barrel (now rotary forged) a "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. This rifle is complete with an even rarer, very limited production, authentic Vietnam M40 pattern one-piece scope mount and rings set manufactured by "Badger Ordnance". Also included is an original 1968/70 era Redfield Accu-Range 3X9 rifle scope that duplicates the second pattern sniper scopes used by the USMC in Vietnam. These scopes are described/pictured on pg., 223-230 of the book; "The One Round War, USMC Snipers in Vietnam" by Senich. This version has the all black-baked on exterior finish and is complete with the original and functional 600 yds, internal celluloid, range-finder scope reticle. These scopes were very unique for this era as they allowed "one-round" hits out to 600-800 meters. It was primitive but very effective! This rifle includes the original Vietnam era M40 type green canvas sling, factory information sheet and warranty cards etc. It is complete with the original Remington Arms matching numbered SSA shipping box and green outer sleeve marked "Remington M40 Vietnam Era M40".