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HK PSG1

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The PSG1 (Prazisionsscharfschutzengewehr) is a purpose-built semi-automatic precision sniper rifle developed by HK for German police after the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1972, Germany

Weight: 252 oz

Overall length: 47.6"

Status: Active

Intended use: Law Enforcement, Precision Shooting