Help Selling HK-91

I am interested in selling an HK-91 rifle with a number of accessories (including an A.R.M.S. scope mount, a bayonet, six 20 rd. G3 magazines, a brass deflector, and bipod) if I can get enough money to justify parting with it. I need some idea how to determine a fair price for it. It was, I believe, manufactured in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I do not know how many rounds have been fired through it, but it has only had about a thousand through it since I owned it.

To my admittedly inexpert eyes, the gun looks to be in great condition. Very little external wear, and all of the parts look good and clean. I cannot vouch to its inherent accuracy as such, but I shoot better with it than I do with my Colt HBAR, using iron sights in both cases. Considering the standard HK-91 trigger is not exactly match grade, that has always puzzled me. I am 6'5', and have speculated that a longer rifle suits me better.

The reason I am interested (not, by the way, firmly decided) in selling is that I have become enamored of a DS Arms SA58 rifle. I am still considering the pros and cons of parting with my trusty HK-91. It is a dependable machine, but it lacks some things I think the SA58 offers: that is, a longer barrel, a lighter trigger, a bolt catch for empty magazines, and a (perhaps) lighter recoil due to an adjustable gas system.

So, my principal question is how best do I go about selling a rifle such as the HK-91. I welcome any advice along the lines of my overall idea to purchase an SA58.

Thanks, Mike Kelly

Bring it in and we will pay cash for it.

Most of the HK91's I've seen in the condition you've described go for a base price of about $1800-$2000, depending on exact condition. Accessories would be:

ARMS mount: $150 (Are you selling a scope with the mount? Add that in as well) Bayonet: Old style (round handguard) $75-90 new style (squarish handguard) $50 Magazines $20-30 ea Brass deflector $125 Bipod $75-100

Some things that detract from value:

- Claw marks on receiver - General condition of finish

A consensus is developing. Well, I am naturally cautious about selling a firearm that I like, and I certainly will pause to consider selling a weapon that is no longer available in the American market (newly manufactured, that is).

I am aware of, but have not read, the Gun Tests magazine article that apparently did not sing the praises of the HK 91. That same group did like the SA58 when the reviewed it. I am loth to spend $10.00 for a back issue of the article.

This is a good forum for this sort of thought process; my wife just gets glazed eyes (which she still manages to roll when she sees fit) when I talk about this. It is possible that you folks do much the same, but at least I can pretend otherwise if I so choose.

Thanks for the continuing advice.

Mike Kelly

# Bottom line, if you sell it, you will probably wind up regretting it

#Magazines $20-30 ea

Good advice overall, but mags now go for $3-10 dollars, depending on alloy vs. steel, condition, and source.

#I would keep the trusty grey lady, and invest in a trigger job...

Be aware that there is an excellent trigger job for the HK for $65, from www.williamstriggers.com.

The review of HK-91s by Gun Tests can be read here:
http://www.entreprise.com/News/Articles/ guntestapril_99.htm

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Of this I am aware, and actively considering. If I understand correctly, they are very reliable and less expensive the the PSG-1 trigger group. I am not looking to make a <whisper> sniper </whisper> rifle out of my HK 91 (nor would I of any field weapon, not when a less expensive Remington 700 action will perform at least as well in that capacity). I just want an intermediate to long range battle rifle. I think of my AR15 in 5.56 as a carbine...

Regards, Mike Kelly

# Be aware that there is an excellent trigger job for the HK for $65, # from www.williamstriggers.com.

Aaah

#The review of HK-91s by Gun Tests can be read here: # #http://www.entreprise.com/News/Articles/ guntestapril_99.htm

Filled with errors and misinformation.

The 91 has weaknesses, many of which can be corrected for a reasonable price, but the 91 (G3) was initially (and primarily) issued as a full-auto.

And the article seems focused on clones, not the real thing.

The real answer is to plan to spend about $1500-2000 for a good battle rifle, don't skimp, and leave the leather seats out of your next car, if cost is an issue.

#Well, I find it heavy, but not unbearably so.

In fact, it's not really any heavier than most of the .308 competition. It's just that it is muzzle heavy, which makes it seem heavier. However, that muzzle-heavy characteristic makes it quite nifty for quick follow-up shots or full auto operation.