May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
This very rare rifle was used as a demonstrator rifle for Tier One units, such as CAG and DEVGRU, circa 2007-2008 as denoted by the 07 serial number prefix and 2008 proof date for barrel. Notably, this was when the United States military was actively experimenting with .338 Lapua Magnum as environments like Iraq and Afghanistan demanded a more suitable extreme range cartridge. What makes this rifle particularly special is the installed LaRue LT641 Night Vision "Vomund" bridge. The LT641 was only produced in extremely limited numbers between 2008 and 2010 and was tested by Tier One as their NV bridge for the AI setup; while details are scant, it appears that they saw use with DEVGRU and CAG, and they were not offered commercially, making examples out of the cage very rare. Classic long action Accuracy International Super Magnum in .338 Lapua Magnum with factory tan skins on a folding thumbhole stock and fluted barrel with distinct threaded two-chamber muzzle brake. LaRue mount replaces bipod spigot mount; original spigot mount and bipod on spring loaded legs included. Housed in an AI green deployment case with appropriate cutouts for accessories, including two spare magazines, aforementioned bipod mount and bipod, lock, and cleaning rod bore guide. With 4 test targets demonstrating this rifle's accuracy. PROVENANCE: From a private individual who acquired the rifle from a relevant agency and wishes to remain anonymous. CONDITION: Excellent, showing only some very minor marks, presumably when used as a demo piece, most offensive some very minor silvering to sharp edges of NV bridge. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling. Rightmost case latch damaged and will not catch; accessories excellent. A very rare example and a must have for a sniper collector or a modern military collector.
Caliber/Bore
.338 Lapua Magnum
Manufacturer
Accuracy International