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 green anodized Redfield 3-9x scope. Includes a reproduction "USMC" embossed M1907 brown leather sling (fitted on the rifle), olive drab green canvas sling, original box with outer sleeve, shipping box, manual, and certificate of authenticity.

Excellent plus, retains 99% original dark phosphate finish with some light handling marks. Stock is also excellent with minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.