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Lot #369

Lot 368: Gulf War U.S. Marine Corps Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Extremely Rare Documented Gulf War U.S. Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Sniper Rifle, One of the First 100 Rifles Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps for Use in Operation Desert Storm

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 368: Gulf War U.S. Marine Corps Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Extremely Rare Documented Gulf War U.S. Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Sniper Rifle, One of the First 100 Rifles Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps for Use in Operation Desert Storm

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $40,000
Price Realized:
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Extremely Rare Documented Gulf War U.S. Barrett M82A1 Semi-Automatic .50 BMG Sniper Rifle, One of the First 100 Rifles Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps for Use in Operation Desert Storm

Manufacturer: Barrett F A Mfg Co
Model: 82a1-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 BMG
Barrel: 29 inch fluted
Finish: parkerized
Grip: synthetic
Stock: metal
Item Views: 1904
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Developed in the early 1980s, the M82 series of weapons has been adopted by a number of military forces, where its long range striking power makes it useful for disabling vehicles, detonating enemy ordnance, and sniping at ranges well beyond a conventional rifle. This impressive weapon has the standard Barrett Manufacturing Inc. markings on the left side of the magazine well, with the addition of "U.S." directly below the patent marking. Fitted with a "SLAP" marked fluted barrel with Barrett chevron muzzle brake, ventilated steel chassis, folding hooded blade front sight, carry handle, scope base, flip up rear peep sight, AR style fire controls and checkered grip, and solid rubber recoil pad. This rifle is listed on page 23 in Norman Chandler's "Death from Afar, Vol. 1" as one of the first 100 Barrett M82A1A sniper rifles delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield, which was the buildup of troops and defense. Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase. The original SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) barrel is dated "1/91". Reportedly, the first 100 Barrett's were sent straight from the factory to Saudi Arabia to be distributed to combat elements, with this one likely being in-theater for the main thrust. The scope rail is a mid-90s military adjustment, noted with a two-piece welded base and a one piece top picatinny rail. The rail is topped with a Unertl USMC 50CAL 10x scope. Includes a Starlight hard case, cleaning kit, three extra magazines, black nylon sling, a SIMRAD KN203 night vision scope with rubberized case, and original certificate of authenticity. Today only about 35 of these scarce and collectible rifles are known to be in private collections, as the rest were given to foreign allies, police departments, museums, or the shredder.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with scattered dings and scratches, light scuffs, and some light surface oxidation. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Scope is very fine with some handling marks, clear optics, and a crisp reticle. Night vision untested. A very scarce opportunity to own a U.S.M.C. 50 cal Barrett sniper rifle, documented as one of the first 100 rifles delivered to the Marines for use in Operation Desert Storm.



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