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 in the Remington Custom Shop to ensure superior accuracy and conformance to original Vietnam War-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 "MRT/12-86" marked M1907 leather sling, olive drab green canvas sling, original box with outer sleeve, and manual.