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Small arms1972–present
Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle
Heckler & Koch PSG1 is a designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle originating in West Germany. It was built by Heckler & Koch SEDENA (licensed).
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.23 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.23 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle
West Germany
1972–present
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Heckler & Koch
1968
Heckler & Koch SEDENA (licensed)
1972–2014
PSG1A1 MSG90
7.2 kg (15.87 lb)
1,230 mm (48.4 in)
650 mm (25.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
258 mm (10.2 in) with telescopic sight
7.62×51mm NATO
Roller-delayed blowback
868 m/s (2,848 ft/s)
1,000 m (1,094 yd)
1000 meters
5, 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine . 50 round drum also compatible.
Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Heckler & Koch PSG1 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.