Pre-Ban Heckler & Koch HK 91 .308 18” Semi-Auto HK91 G3 Battle Rifle 1981
SOLD FOR: $2925
WOA#: WY230414MS003
Make: Heckler & Koch, HK
Model: HK91
Serial Number: A035248
Year of Manufacture: 1981 (IB Date Code)
Caliber: .308 / 7.62X51
Action Type: Roller Delayed Blowback, Semi-Automatic
Markings: The right side of the magwell is marked, “Made in Germany / HK Inc / Arl. Va. 22 201”. The left and right side of the safety selector is marked, “0” and “1”. The left side of the magwell is marked, “HK 91 A035248 Cal. .308” with a couple proof marks including the manufacture code, “IB” for 1981 and proofs. The top of the charging handle is marked, “2IB”. The sling well in the left side of the buttstock is marked “2IB”. The right side of the handguard is marked “IIF”.
Barrel Length: 18”. 19” with CETME flash hider
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is an adjustable diopter drum marked 2 3 4.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture on this G3 battle rifle is a G3A3 Synthetic Green set. The pistol grip has a thumb rest. The handguard is checkered with appropriate finger grooves and ports. The buttstock has a sling well and bar with polymer serrated buttplate. The LOP measures 14.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition. There is a crack in the left side of the buttstock where it meets the receiver. Other than that the stocks are clean and free of damage with minimal scratches. The heel and toe of the buttplate have some scuffs. The stock would rate in Very Good-Excellent condition with exception to the crack in the buttstock.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle comes with a total of 10x 20rd magazines. 8 of them are HK aluminum, all dated between 1963-1982. 2 of the magazines are polymer Thermold Magazines. They vary from Good-Excellent condition. All of the springs are strong and the leading edges sharp. There are varying amounts of corrosion on some of the steel followers.
Type of Finish: Blue-Gray
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light visible erosion in the bore and concentrated in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its blue-gray finish. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. There is finish loss on and below the ejection port and around the edges of the scope mounts. There is some finish loss on the top of the receiver and around the edges of the magwell. The charging handle slide also has finish loss from the action. Overall, this vintage rifle rates in about Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of 10 magazines.
Our Assessment: If you’ve never stumbled upon one of the most highly sought after rifles in firearms history, well, now you have. When you see that H&K logo, you automatically know you are gazing upon the highest quality standard there is in firearm history. There is nothing like an H&K and all other copies who try to imitate the Heckler and Koch King, well, they don’t even come close. Not even in the same ballpark. Heckler & Koch is known for their technologically advanced firearms with the highest standards of innovation and reliability to its customer base. The HK91 is no exception. Developed on the same line as the G3 battle rifle, and part of a rich, diverse, and renown family of rifles, the HK91 is not only a spectacle to look at, but a shooting experience few are ever given the privilege to obtain. The G3 literally revolutionized the industry with its roller delayed blowback system and the design has since been adopted and copied to this day for military and civilian markets. This HK91 is the civilian version of the G3 rifle chambered in .308 or 7.62 NATO. The special markings on this rifle date it to 1981. If you’ve ever wanted an HK91 don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Please see specs and condition below and happy bidding!