HK91 A3 .308 Win Pre-Ban West German Semi-Auto Rifle (1981) – 17.7 in Barrel, Diopter Sights, Retractable Stock
This West German-made HK91 A3 is a pre-1989 import with the IB date code (1981) and HK Inc., Arlington, VA markings. It features the classic stamped/welded steel receiver with integral claw-mount pads, the two-rod A3 retractable steel stock, and the roller-delayed blowback system. Collectors will appreciate its verified pre-ban provenance and correct HK black/gray finish with West German proof marks.
The rifle is configured with a 17.7 in barrel capped by the HK/G3 birdcage flash hider, a slim black polymer handguard, and a two-position semi-auto clip-on lower. Sights are the hooded front post paired with a rotary diopter rear drum. Controls include the left-side, non-reciprocating charging handle and a push-button magazine release. Length of pull is 15.0 in.
Proofs and markings include the eagle over N and Ulm antler, the two-letter IB date code, and the importer stamp "Made in Germany – HK Inc. – Arlington, VA." The receiver wears the HK black/gray enamel over phosphate finish typical of 1980s production. Capacity is 20+1 using standard G3/HK91 magazines.
This example retains the hallmark HK91 handling characteristics and sighting system, with the A3 retractable stock providing a compact, transport-friendly profile. It comes with four HK-marked 20-round steel magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle's finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks. The integral claw-mount pads exhibit wear from a previously mounted optic. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- HK91 A3 rifle
- 4x 20-round HK-marked G3/HK91 steel magazines
Made in West Germany during the early 1980s, this HK91 A3 displays the correct pre-ban configuration and markings. The semi-auto shelf receiver mates to a two-position semi-auto clip-on lower, with a stamped/welded steel construction and integral claw-mount pads. West German proofs and the IB date code (1981) confirm the period-correct origin and import timeline under HK Inc., Arlington, VA.
The A3 two-rod retractable steel stock includes sling attachment points and pairs with a polymer pistol grip and slim black polymer handguard for the classic G3/HK91 profile. The length of pull measures 15.0 in, and the rifle carries HK's black/gray enamel-over-phosphate finish.
Operating on HK's roller-delayed blowback system, this semi-automatic .308 Win rifle uses 20-round G3/HK91 magazines and includes a 17.7 in barrel with the HK/G3 birdcage flash hider. Controls are the left-side, non-reciprocating charging handle and a push-button magazine release.
Sighting is via the hooded front post and rotary diopter rear drum, offering the classic adjustable HK aperture system. The package includes four HK-marked 20-round steel magazines.