So You Want To Buy A HK91/G3 Rifle...

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Originally Posted by GIJew766

Anywhere in particular you'd recommend I look for a new German manufactured trunnion? HKParts?


Other that replacing the trunnion from that kit, my plan seems to meet quality standards necessary for a solid build? As I've said prior, my experiences with the Krauts has been pretty limited to training and qualifying with them in small doses in Federal service. Now that I'm a TEMS guy with an SRT unit (where all we use are AR pattern rifles or shotguns), I pretty much stick to training with what we use.


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PS: Thanks for all the guidance. You and Tim have a metric ass-ton (scientific term there :sarcastic:) of knowledge on HK firearms, let alone firearms in general. Awesome.

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HKParts would be fine, TRG would be ok too.

Other than that your plan sounds GTG.

No problem with the advice.

What impresses me about the G3/Hk91 design is how modular it is considering it is a 50+ year old design.

Okay, just to join in I found what appears to be a 91 in the back of a shop of a friend of mine. It is stamped Heckler & Koch and seems to be in really good condition.

I just got to look at it today and does not seem to be going anywhere. How about some advice on what else to look for on this model & what it is really worth?

It is not exactly priced cheaply at about $2700, but seems to be in very good condition.

In my area a lightly used HK91 will sell when priced around 1800 - 2100. I see lots of them priced higher and they sit on gunshow tables at those higher prices. New in the box will bring more. I paid 2000 for an excellent condition 91 about 18 months ago.

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Originally Posted by Sigmax

Okay, just to join in I found what appears to be a 91 in the back of a shop of a friend of mine. It is stamped Heckler & Koch and seems to be in really good condition.

I just got to look at it today and does not seem to be going anywhere. How about some advice on what else to look for on this model & what it is really worth?

It is not exactly priced cheaply at about $2700, but seems to be in very good condition.

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Originally Posted by Sigmax

Okay, just to join in I found what appears to be a 91 in the back of a shop of a friend of mine. It is stamped Heckler & Koch and seems to be in really good condition.

I just got to look at it today and does not seem to be going anywhere. How about some advice on what else to look for on this model & what it is really worth?

It is not exactly priced cheaply at about $2700, but seems to be in very good condition.

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Sounds a tad high.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=237052909

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=237272293

*This one comes with a $400 mount.

I have a FMP G-3, does not say G3S or anything.

Was wondering how hard is it to install the grenade ring back on?

I'm seeing it is part of the front sight. So should I just cut the ring off and put it on there or what?

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Originally Posted by prdubi

I have a FMP G-3, does not say G3S or anything.

Was wondering how hard is it to install the grenade ring back on?

I'm seeing it is part of the front sight. So should I just cut the ring off and put it on there or what?

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What import marks are on it?

And if you wanted grenade launching rings, I'm pretty sure you would have to replace your entire front sight assembly. If you have a pre89 import rifle this will devalue it. Also the likelihood of the sight matching the rest of the rifle is low so you'd probably feel compelled to refinish the rifle which would lower the value even more.

Even the German 91s didn't have launch rings so I probably wouldn't bother.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=244017744

If anyone wants one without breaking the bank...

well however had it before me, it already has the flipper mag installed and it was done professionally. Has a Bill Springfield Trigger job and the lower is a fake F/A lower on it installed with the fake holes glued on.

To me, it would do a world heap of value to me if it had the grenade ring to match the aesthetics of the rifle at where it is now.

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Originally Posted by prdubi

well however had it before me, it already has the flipper mag installed and it was done professionally. Has a Bill Springfield Trigger job and the lower is a fake F/A lower on it installed with the fake holes glued on.

To me, it would do a world heap of value to me if it had the grenade ring to match the aesthetics of the rifle at where it is now.

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The real question is "which" FMP rifle you have and how much collector value would be lost. Doesn't sound like you have a PARS rifle though. And if what you have is a Century Arms FMP build then changing out the front sight won't matter at all.