New Van Orden "Sniper"

[m1marty]

Just picked this up today.
Van Orden built "Sniper" Winchester M70. Shipped to the US Army Rifle Team on 19-Jun-1955 (in Chandlers DFA vol.1). USMC marked Lyman STS 12x shipped 27-Apr-1967 validated by the individual who has all the Lyman records from the late Gil Parsons.

 

[deltawiskey]

That's an absolutely amazing find! Wow...thank you for posting the pictures!!
DW

 

[FatBoy]

Excellent score. Can't wait to hear how it shoots!

 

[pmclaine]

Fantastic rifle.

Range report please showing target, favorite loading.

 

[sandwarrior]

Outstanding find m1marty!! If you can answer, how were able to get it?

 

[Richard Walter]

Very cool!

 

[m1marty]

Outstanding find m1marty!! If you can answer, how were able to get it?

An individual posted some pictures online stating
It was a consignment sale at a local shop. He put me in contact with said shop and a deal was made.
Not sure I'm going to shoot this one. Likely clean it up and tuck it away.

 

[Pinmaster]

That is a very nice piece of history and a great looking rifle, congratulations.

 

[BR7.62]

Wawaweewah, that's gold!

 

[DangerStove]

Awesome find! Congrats.