German Sport Guns GSG-5 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, Pre-Revision Marking, OD Receiver, 16 in Barrel, HK-Style Sights
This German-made GSG-5 stands out as a pre-revision example with original GSG-5 markings predating the 2009–2010 transition to the GSG-522. It features German proof marks with proof code "AK" and an ATI Rochester NY import mark. Built in the MP5-pattern profile with HK-style controls, it includes an olive drab receiver, black polymer furniture, and a smooth faux-suppressor shroud over its 16-inch barrel. The bore and rifling are excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle has a magazine disconnect and is offered without a magazine. The buttplate is missing. The exterior shows handling wear with scratches and blemishes in various areas, with finish loss visible in common contact points.
What’s Included
- German Sport Guns GSG-5 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
- Installed scope mount
- No magazine
This pre-revision GSG-5 carries the earlier factory marking that collectors look for, aligning it with the original production run before the redesign to the GSG-522. Its MP5-pattern layout includes the familiar HK-style left-side charging handle and ambidextrous S/E/F selector markings, delivering the manual of arms associated with the platform.
The receiver is finished in olive drab, paired with black polymer furniture for a purposeful two-tone appearance. An ambidextrous safety is present, and a front sling loop sits under the front assembly. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
The 16-inch barrel is covered by a smooth faux-suppressor sleeve. Sighting is via iron sights, with an HK-style rear diopter drum for precise adjustments. The bore presents a clean, mirror finish with sharp rifling.
German proof marks are present, including proof code "AK," along with an ATI Rochester NY import mark. The rifle operates on a semi-automatic blowback system and includes a magazine disconnect. Rails are present, and a scope mount is installed. Capacity is listed as 1 round with no magazine shown.