Is there any particular import markings that are more desireable on a 91, than others?
SteveW13:
There really isnt many. There is one or two importer markings that would make the rifle more disireable. The two importers are SACO (Security Arms Company) because IIRC, they were the first to import the HK91. The other importer would be HK of Chantilly Virgina, but only because it represents the "Golden Era" of HK. However one does not cost more than the other really, unless its a SACO.
Note that the diffrent imports do not reflect a change in quality of the gun. The gun is the same thing.
There are however, there are diffrent types of bluing. One a normal bluing, and another more of a grey bluing. It should be noted that neither are more disireable than the other as a whole. Someone may want a grey one over a blue one.
Now if you really want a collector...
Are there any variations in the rifles, other than stock configuration?
Other than that, to the best of my knowledge, no. Unless a private indivdual did so.
However there is the HK41, which is the precurser to the HK91. The HK41 is far more rare and expensive than the HK91.
Some of the HK41s came with push pin lowers, which made them very easy to convert to Full Auto. The fun police didnt like that. Hence the new "Shelf" packs.
If you would like more info, go to
http://www.hkpro.com
Now, some may question on getting an NIB HK91 over somthing else.
In my opinion, if you want it, get it. I own a NIB 91.
I dont shoot it.
I dont want to.
I got it because I love HKs and owning a 91 is, to me, owning a little pice of HK history. Its the civie version of the gun that put HK on the map.
They are finley made works of art. Even though they go up in value often, and are getting harder to find, Id never sell my baby.
In my opinion, get it. You wont regret it if you appricate fine craftsmanship, and history.
Also, dont forget, you can allways buy other guns too.