Description
4/4/24 - This is a super rare and very cool example of an original Knight's Armament SR-25 Mk11 Mod 0 sniper rifle. The rifle is in minty condition, with only very minor "box" wear and was never fired beyond test firing/break in. This is the exact package that the Navy Seals ordered from C. Reed Knight, owner and operator of Knight's Armament Company. This listing includes a signed document from Knight verifying that this build is in the same serial range of the Navy contract rifles. It features a match 2-stage target trigger, ten 20rd magazines, 600 meter rear sight, Harris bipod LM series S, foam fitted carry case, Vari-X III 3.5-10x40 M3 Matte scope, and more. Included in this listing is also the original QD Navy suppressor, though the transfer of the suppressor will be done separately and incur delays as it is still in the process of being transferred to Legacy.
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The SR 25 rifle (Stoner Rifle, model 25) was developed by Reed Knight (owner of Knights Armament Co) and Eugene Stoner (designer of M16 and Stoner 63 rifles among other things) during early 1990s. In essence, the SR 25 was the AR-15 rifle scaled up to shoot 7,62?ó51 / .308 Win ammunition, with up to 60% of parts of new rifle being interchangeable with standard AR- 15 components. This rifle sold well among civilian shooters who needed an accurate semi- automatic rifle in 7,62 / .308 caliber for hunting or target shooting. This rifle also found a favor among US Military Äì during early 1990s it was adopted by US Navy SEAL groups, as Mark 11 Model 0 sniper rifle system; use of Mk.11 Mod.0 rifle was later extended to US Marine Corps. Mark 11 Model 0 rifle system included the semi-automatic SR-25 rifle, a quick-detachable sound suppressor, also developed by Knights Armament Co, Leupold Vari-X Mil-dot telescope sight, Harris bipod, 20-round magazines and other necessary accessories. In 2005, a modified version of the SR-25 / Mk.11 rifle won US Army Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle (XM110 SASR) competition, and today it is being issued to US Army snipers, in attempt to replace venerable M24 Sniper Weapon System. A certain controversy exists about this replacement, as some experts doubt that Knight's semi-automatic XM110 rifle could equal long-range accuracy of the bolt-action M24. However, Knights Armament Co claims that SR-25 is capable of 0.5 MOA accuracy with match ammo, and in the field Mk.11 or XM110 rifle can proved accurate and rapid fire out to 600 meters or even more, depending on particular circumstances and proficiency of operator. Use of quick-detachable silencer / sound moderator also has several benefits, the most obvious being concealment of the operator's position, as silencer decreases the sound of gunshot and completely eliminates muzzle flash. Another, less obvious benefit is that silencer also acts as an effective muzzle brake, decreasing recoil and thus permitting faster follow-up shots.
