This is a limited edition Remington M700/M40 "Scout Sniper Association" Commemorative sniper rifle manufactured from 2005-2006. These were limited edition rifles hand-built/assembled in the Remington Custom 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. 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. With a one-piece Redfield swivel style scope base and Redfield 3-9x scope. Includes reproduction M1907 leather sling. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

Excellent, retains 97% plus original dark phosphate finish with some light handling marks and some light surface corrosion on the rear of the bolt. Stock is also excellent with a few light scratches. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.