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LOT 3589
Rare Heckler & Koch PSG1 Semi-Automatic Sniper
Rifle with Hensoldt Scope, Case, and Accessories
- Serial no. 44-1880, 7.62 mm Nato (308) cal., 26 inch
round bbl., black finish, synthetic stock, walnut grips.
Said to have been developed at the request of West
German police units following the Munich Massacre at
the 1972 Summer Olympics where police units lacked
the precision shooting ability to effectively neutralize
the terrorists to prevent the hostages from being killed.
H&K was commissioned to create a high capacity,
highly accurate, semi-automatic rifle for military and law enforcement use. Based on the H&K G3 series of rifles with a 26 inch, heavyweight, free floating, stainless steel barrel,
no provisions for standard fixed sights, low noise bolt closing device (similar to the
forward assist on the AR-15). The receiver has integral scope bases with Hensoldt PSG1 6x42 illuminated reticle scope and PSG1 pattern trigger pack with adjustable shoe. The magazine well is correctly marked “PSG1 44-1880” and dated “KF” (1995), contoured grip with adjustable palm shelf, and fixed polymer buttstock with adjustable comb and length of pull. The bolt carrier is properly serrated for the closure device, with matching number “PSG1” marked bolt head. Includes a metal storage case with fitted interior, containing an HK Loga system tripod, sling, three extra magazines (two unopened), and test target. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original black finish with limited handling marks, a safety drag line, and crisp grip stippling. Optics are slightly hazy with a crisp reticle and untested illuminator. Mechanically excellent. This rare PSG1 will fill the hole in virtually any sniper rifle collection!
370 Estimate: 20,000 - 35,000