Handled a bit of history today

[Phylodog]

I've got a good friend who is a H&K collector. He has searched for a PSG1 for twenty years and a few months ago he found one. I was fortunate to enjoy his excitement when he purchased one in 95% condition and conducted the transfer for him. He called me last week to tell me that he had found another one but a bit different this time.

This particular rifle was purchased new in 1995 in New York State as an investment. The original owner took it out of the case to check the condition and serial number, closed the case and didn't open it again for 12 years when he decided to sell it. My friend saw that it was for sale and was able to make the deal. It arrived at my house today and he came right over to unpack it. As promised the rifle is exactly as it came from the factory. It included the cardboard box that the hard case shipped in with stickers listing the included accessories. There is still factory grease on the bipod legs, two of the mags are still in the factory paper wrapping and there are no marks on it anywhere. If it hadn't included the test target from H&K I'd swear it had never had a round fired.

I've seen a few of these but never seen one in this condition. The glow on my friend's face was priceless.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Handled a bit of history today

not a real rifle .......UNLESS posted near a pool.....just sayin

 

[dmdakota]

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I would give my left nut for that!

 

[Phylodog]

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I couldn't sell my left nut for what it cost, and I've got a rather nice left nut lol

 

[Rob01]

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So how does it shoot?

 

[Phylodog]

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I doubt we'll ever know. He's been hesitant to shoot the other one but it's going to see some use now. This one will most likely remain in it's current condition indefinitely.

 

[Rob01]

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Seems like a waste. A very good friend of mine was in Red Cell in the 80's and they spent a lot of time at HK in VA training and he was a sniper and they offered to give him his PSG-1 when they left but he didn't feel right about taking it. He wishes he did now LOL

 

[J.Boyette]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I doubt we'll ever know. He's been hesitant to shoot the other one but it's going to see some use now. This one will most likely remain in it's current condition indefinitely. </div></div>

I will try my best to understand that.

But I think I will fail.

Its nice to see these things and that people get what they want.

John

 

[Phylodog]

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It did include a test target fired from 300 meters. Looked to be about .5 MOA

 

[The Mechanic]

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What did he get it for $30K $40K?

 

[Phylodog]

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Around $17K I believe. Didn't get a hard number

 

[Sean the Nailer]

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Yes, that is 'history' all right. You've had a good day. Now hit up your friend, to let you shoot the other one, and give us some range pic's,,,

So we can at least experience it vicariously,

 

[The Mechanic]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phylodog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Around $17K I believe. Didn't get a hard number</div></div>
Dang that would be a steal!!!

 

[idpasteve]

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Hey Phylodog,

Ask your buddy if he needs one of these for his collection..

No PSG1, but pretty cool HK stuff

One of my buddys was a rabid HK collector -
bought almost every Variant of the P9 series...
Its a 1976 HK catalog

Steve

 

[Alderleet]

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In my infinite retardation, why the hell does a PSG-1 cost 15-30K?

I mean, sure its cool looking, and is a accurate semi-auto, but comparative to this day and age, what is the logic?
(Unless your buddy has copious amounts of money and is extremely nostalgic, then disregard)

Another Q: How does the PSG-1 retain accuracy during extended shooting? I'm especially curious since the fluted chamber and delayed roller blow back system push excessive amounts of carbon and shit into the receiver.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Handled a bit of history today

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: idpasteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Phylodog,

Ask your buddy if he needs one of these for his collection..

No PSG1, but pretty cool GK stuff

One of my buddys was a rabid HK collector -
bought almost every Variant of the P9 series...
Its a 1976 HK catalog

Steve</div></div>
If he doesn't I do. Still have my original HK91 bought new in 84.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alderleet</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my infinite retardation, why the hell does a PSG-1 cost 15-30K?

I mean, sure its cool looking, and is a accurate semi-auto, but comparative to this day and age, what is the logic?
(Unless your buddy has copious amounts of money and is extremely nostalgic, then disregard)

Another Q: How does the PSG-1 retain accuracy during extended shooting? I'm especially curious since the fluted chamber and delayed roller blow back system push excessive amounts of carbon and shit into the receiver.</div></div>

At the time they were first introduced they were as accurate as some of the best bolt actions except it was semi-auto. They were the Ferrari of firearms (at that time) They don't compare to the accuracy of today and I am sure todays rifles won't compare to the ones made in the next ten years. They were going for $10K to $14K new. Why? Because they could.

If you look at the brass you would see most of the carbon is stuck to the brass when it ejects.

 

[k20350]

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My Local gun haunt had 2 of these about 2-3 years ago. Traded in from Troy MI SWAT team. They traded them for new rifles built by their ACGG Master gunsmith. They were SEQUENTIAL serial numbers!!! They were asking 28k for the pair or 15k a piece. An out of state guy bought the pair. They were heavy suckers. Had the whole kits complete. It was really neat.

 

[k20350]

Re: Handled a bit of history today

My Local gun haunt had 2 of these about 2-3 years ago. Traded in from Troy MI SWAT team. They traded them for new rifles built by their ACGG Master gunsmith. They were SEQUENTIAL serial numbers!!! They were asking 28k for the pair or 15k a piece. An out of state guy bought the pair. They were heavy suckers. Had the whole kits complete. It was really neat.