M21 Sniper Rifle Weapon System DCA "Assassin"

Reach out and touch someone, and touch them hard! Duck Creek Armory's "Assassin" M21 Sniper Rifle Weapon System. M1A National Match with Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30X40 and boresighted. Removeable cheekpiece. Chambered in 7.62X51mm / 308WIN. The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) is the semi-automatic sniper rifle adaptation of the M14 rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. The United States Army wanted an accurate sniper rifle during the Vietnam War. The M14 was selected because of its accuracy, reliability, and the ability for a quick second shot. As a result, in 1969, the Rock Island Arsenal converted 1,435 National Match (target grade) M14s by adding a Adjustable Ranging Telescope and providing National Match grade ammunition. It was designated the M21 in 1975. The M21 remained the Army's primary sniper rifle until 1988, while some M21s were later re-issued and used in the Iraq War. In standard military use, the M21 uses a 20 round box magazine as the other members of the M14 family and weighs 11 pounds (5.27 kg) without the scope. The U.S. military never officially authorized or purchased magazines in any other capacity, although 5- and 10-round magazines are available. Layaway is available. Total purchase price is the amount bid. At time of winning bid, notify us that you wish to "layaway" this item. We will collect $50 to start layaway (applied to final price). You make payments at your leisure. No fees are added to price for layaway. Installment payments must be made by check by phone, personal check or money order. You pay within 6 months and when it is paid, we ship to your FFL or you pick up. More detail available if desired.