German Sport Guns GSG-522 SD .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.25 in Barrel, Faux Suppressor, Diopter Sights, 3x 22-Round Magazines
The GSG-522 SD is a German-made .22 LR semi-automatic rifle with SD-pattern styling and well-executed details. This example features the ribbed cylindrical fore-end with faux suppressor barrel shroud, a rotary drum diopter rear sight paired with an unhooded post front, and an HK-style charging handle with a forward hold-open notch. It is ATI-import marked with German C.I.P. proofs and a BD (2013) date code, and comes with three 22-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- German Sport Guns GSG-522 SD .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
- Three 22-round polymer detachable magazines
Built in Germany and imported by American Tactical (ATI), this rifle carries ATI Rochester NY markings along with German C.I.P. proof marks, the DE country code, and the BD date code indicating 2013 production. These factory markings add clear provenance and confirm its European proof status.
The 16.25-inch steel barrel is enclosed by an SD-style barrel shroud with a faux suppressor, paired with a ribbed cylindrical polymer fore-end. Factory overall length is 855 mm, and the rifle weighs 3,280 g without a magazine, providing a steady feel while remaining easy to manage.
Sighting is handled by a rotary drum diopter rear and an unhooded post front, offering precise, repeatable adjustments. The HK-style left-side charging handle includes a forward hold-open notch for convenient manual bolt management.
Controls and safeties include a manual safety, magazine safety, drop safety, and firing pin safety. The rifle uses a simple, reliable blowback action and offers a stated capacity of 22+1 with the included magazines.
The fixed polymer stock and SD-pattern fore-end deliver a cohesive configuration, while accessory rails and a scope mounting interface are present for adding compatible equipment as desired.