.50 BMG. 29" barrel. SN: 0967. Parkerized metal finish with rubber recoil pad and black synthetic LONE STAR ORDNANCE pistol grip mounting folding iron sights and 11" optics mounting rail. Short recoil operated rotating bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by detachable box magazines. Rifle features a fluted barrel with standard two-port muzzle brake, and a folding bipod. Address to left receiver reads BEFORE HANDLING RIFLE READ MANUAL FROM:/BARRETT MANUFACTURING, INC./MURFREESBORO, TN. U.S.A. followed by CAL. .50/MODEL 82A1/SER. 0967/PAT. 4677897/U.S. Mounted scope is a LEUPOLD/MARK4/M1-16X serial number 102820J.

The serial number of this rifle is listed on page 23 of "Death from Afar: Volume I" by Norman A. Chandler, indicating it to be one of the first 100 M82A1A rifles distributed to the United States Marine Corps in 1990 as part of Operation Desert Shield. A rare military marked anti-material rifle issued in time for the Gulf War. {FFL}

Good. Bore is dirty with verdigris that should clean to Bright or better with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows patched brown patina forming over the left side of the upper and lower receiver, likely from being in contact with cloth for a prolonged period. Some scattered light pitting on left side. Carry handle shows some rust and mottling. Pistol grip with handling wear and scuffs. Scope has some dust that must be cleaned. Action functions when cycled by hand.