Manufactured in 1987. The rifle was manufactured by Mauser as a sniper rifle variant of the Model 66 hunting rifle. It features a muzzle brake at the end of the barrel which features no sights. Just ahead of the chamber is a dovetailed section for affixing a scope mount. In this case, the mount is fitted with a 6x42 scope. The receiver ring is marked with the numerals of the serial number overstruck with "0"s with another serial number added. The last three digits of the restamped serial number have been electro penciled on the telescoping bolt body and shroud. The action is fitted in a walnut tactical thumbhole stock with an extra cutout to rest your thumb to the side of the action, an adjustable comb and buttplate. The Model 66 was adopted for use in sniper teams by militaries and police forces across Europe and as far east as Israel and India. Per consignor approximately 160 of these rifles were imported to the U.S.

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with scattered handling marks and bolt cycling wear. Stock is very good with scattered dings and scratches, softened stippling, and functioning adjustment. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with slightly hazy optics and a crisp reticle.