Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch PSG1
Category
Country
Production
1972–2014
Quantity
90
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1972
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)7.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
- Drum / Belt Capacity50
- Trigger Typeremovable and adjustable trigger unit
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity868 m/s
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range1,000 m
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Rifling Twistpolygonal rifling
- Sight TypeHensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width59 mm
- Height258 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1972Production started
- 2014Production ended
54
years in service
42
years in production
90
units produced
28
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
HECKLER & KOCH PSG1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·33% ongoing
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
1
Losses
0
2014–2017Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017—→1989–insurgency in Jammu and KashmirOngoing→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
88SNIPER RIFLES13COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES83GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS147PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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