The Heckler & Koch PSG1, short for Prazisionsschutzengewehr, German for precision marksman rifle, is a semi-automatic sniper rifle and designated marksman rifle designed and produced by the German company Heckler & Koch. It was designed in 1968 and entered production in 1972, remaining in production until 2014 and in service since its introduction, built for police and military marksmen requiring high first-shot accuracy at extended range. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Classification
Service Status Weapon ClassSemi-automatic sniper rifle, designated marksman rifle 2 Introduced Year Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. Wikidata: Heckler & Koch PSG1
Wikidata Q309370, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 2. Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch PSG1
Infobox, Type field
semi-automatic sniper rifle/designated marksman rifle
Infobox, In service field
In service 1972-present
service-status
service = 1972-present
caliber
cartridge = 7.62×51mm NATO
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