Reportedly, Remington manufactured 2,859 of these scarce "Z" prefix rifles during World War II. The "Z" prefix denotes a duplicate serial number; these rifles are found in the early 4,000,000 serial number range. These were the standard sniper rifles during World War II, into Korea and even the early days of Vietnam. The receiver ring has the properly offset "U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3" marking on the left with the serial number "Z4001314" on the right. The original iron sights are properly absent as standard on these sniper variants, with a Remington "6-43" dated barrel, "R" marked bolt with properly turned and contoured handle, and the properly offset manufacturer, model, and serial number markings on the receiver ring. Smooth pistol grip stock, "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamp visible on the left stock wrist with a checkered blue steel buttplate. The Weaver M73B1 scope is electro-stenciled on the right with "M73B1" above "No 35946", and mounted on a parkerized Redfield scope base. Includes a tan canvas sling and modern leather scope lens covers.

Very fine, retains 98% original parkerized finish and 80% blue finish with some areas of light freckling. The arsenal refinished stock is fine with scattered light scratches and dents, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is fine, retains 70% arsenal refinished blue finish with flaking and some light pitting on the tube, and crisp clear optics.