The M40A1 is an outstanding system, very capable of extreme levels of accuracy, though the older M118 ammo tended to hold the rifle back to about 1 MOA, but the new M118LR (designed by the USMC) really unleashed the potential of these rifles with accuracy improving to about. Thanks to a former OIC of the USMC sniper school for this picture This happened in the early 80’s and this is was the standard scope being used on the M40A1’s and the A3’s up until 2006 when the Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-12x scopes were adopted to replace the Unertls. The Redfield 3-9x scopes were eventually replaced by a specially designed scope built by Unertl to USMC specifications. The entire system is built by USMC armorers at Quantico, VA. The wood stocks were replaced by McMillan fiberglass stocks, which are known for their ruggedness. There is no “official” date (at least that I can tell) when the M40 was replaced by the M40A1, but the process happened in the early 70’s.
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So a process began to upgrade the M40 rifles. The all wood stocks were very prone to shifting in changes in the weather and other weaknesses were noted. As time progressed, the weaknesses of the factory M700/40x rifles began to show. 550 of those had the Redfield 3-9x accurange scope mounted. After testing and reviews the USMC placed the initial order for 700 Remington 700/M40 sniper rifles in 1966. The USMC has always had a leg up on the US Army when it comes to sniping (Remember, I am US Army, so it takes a lot to say this!) and the USMC realized that they needed a standard sniper rifle that could perform the job up to standard. The M40A1 has to be the pioneer of the modern sniper rifle. Additional Notes: Unertl 10x with Mil-Dots and BDC.Weight: 14.45 lbs (6.57 kg) - including optic.Stock: McMillan fiberglass A1 (HTG) with epoxy filler.Magazine: 5 round internal box magazine.Barrel: Heavy match with 6 lands and grooves.The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.
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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Scope appears clear with solid crosshairs. There is some minor finish wear across top of grip and comb of stock, but retains most of its orig finish. Stock is sound with some minor nicks, scrapes and handling marks with a dark area on right side from bolt to release button. Trigger guard/ floor plate retains 90-95% orig blue with minor sharp edge wear. Receiver has most of its orig blue flaking on front receiver ring and blending with brown patina. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with just a few very minor light scratches. Buttstock is equipped with sling swivel base and fixed 1-1/4″ swivel. Mounted with straight grain walnut, fluted finger-groove forend retained by sgl bbl band with integral 1-1/4″ swivel, uncheckered pistol grip and checkered straight steel buttplate. Bolt is the early “slow lock” cock-on-closing variety. The early receiver rear bridge has dovetail mounted ladder sight with windage adjustments. Unertl adjustable objective scope with fine crosshairs. The target blocks are mounted with Unertl rings holding a 10-power J. Right side of bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. Left side of bbl is marked “MODEL 52 – WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK – 22 LONG R – “. 28″ rnd bbl, pedestal front base with dovetail blade sight, no provision for rear sight, equipped with target blocks. *FINE EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 52 TARGET RIFLE WITH 10X UNERTL SCOPE.
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