Cold War Era Mauser Sniper Rifle | Rare Israeli Configuration | Advanced Collector Opportunity
Full Auto LLC, Florida FFL/SOT, is proud to offer an exceptional Mauser SP66 precision rifle in desirable Israeli / IDF configuration. Presented in very good original condition, this rifle represents a scarce and historically significant Cold War era sniper platform increasingly sought after by advanced collectors and precision rifle historians.
The Mauser SP66 stands among the earliest purpose-built modern precision rifles, engineered by Mauser specifically for military and law enforcement sniper roles during a period of rapid evolution in tactical doctrine.
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Key Features
•Mauser SP66 precision rifle
•Israeli / IDF configuration
•Chambered in .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
•Very good condition with original finish
•Original optic mounting base present (optic not included)
•Aftermarket bipod installed
•Single-shot internal system (no detachable magazine)
•Cold War era professional precision rifle platform
•Likely C&R eligible based on production era (buyer responsible for verification)
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Production & Rarity
The Mauser SP66 was produced in relatively limited quantities, with collector estimates suggesting approximately 2,000 to 3,000 rifles manufactured worldwide during the mid-1970s through early 1980s.
Israeli / IDF configuration rifles represent only a small portion of total production. While exact numbers were never officially published, collector research suggests likely production well under 500 rifles, with many estimates ranging approximately between 100 and 300 units.
When viewed within the broader context of Cold War precision rifle development, the SP66 occupies an important niche among limited-production sniper systems. For comparison:
•The legendary Walther WA2000 is widely believed to have been produced in extremely small numbers, often cited at fewer than 200 rifles.
•The Heckler & Koch PSG1, while highly regarded and commercially recognizable, was produced in significantly larger numbers than the SP66 and appears more frequently on the collector market.
Because of its limited production and contract-based distribution, the SP66, particularly in Israeli configuration, represents a scarce and historically significant platform within the evolution of modern precision rifles.
This example is described as Israeli / IDF configuration, with specific military issuance provenance unknown.
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Historical Context
The Mauser SP66 emerged during the Cold War era following major shifts in European tactical doctrine. After the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, West Germany and other nations expanded specialized counter-terror and precision marksman programs, driving demand for purpose-built sniper rifles engineered for professional operational use rather than adapted sporting platforms.
Introduced in the mid-1970s, the SP66 reflects this transition toward specialized precision systems designed for military and law enforcement sniper roles.
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Why Advanced Collectors Pursue the SP66
Among Cold War precision rifles, the SP66 occupies a unique position:
•Earlier generation of dedicated sniper rifle engineering
•Limited production compared to many later precision platforms
•Distinct mechanical design separate from Mauser sporting rifles
•Scarcity of Israeli-configuration examples in the United States
•Strong crossover appeal among military collectors, Mauser collectors, and precision rifle historians
As interest in Cold War-era precision rifles continues to grow, collectors increasingly recognize the SP66 as an underappreciated but historically important platform alongside well-known precision rifles such as the WA2000 and PSG1.
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Condition
This rifle remains in very good overall condition with original finish intact. It shows honest handling wear consistent with age while maintaining strong collector presentation and mechanical integrity.
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Transfer Details
•Title I rifle (not NFA)
•Owned inventory of Full Auto LLC
•Located in Jacksonville, Florida
•Ships to buyer’s FFL in accordance with all federal and state laws
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Contact / Purchase
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