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| Industry | Arms industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002[1] |
| Founder | Dietmar Emde, Manfred Nienhaus, and Michael Swoboda[1] |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
Key people | Dietmar Emde, Manfred Nienhaus, and Michael Swoboda (founders and CEOs)[1] |
| Products | Firearms |
| Website | germansportguns.de |
German Sport Guns GmbH is a German firearm manufacturer. Their company focus is on .22 LR firearms, intended for sport shooting and plinking.
Its products are copies or replicas of famous military firearms, but are often subject to much less legal scrutiny because of the cartridge they use.
A significant aspect of German Sport Guns' business model is its collaboration with other prominent firearm manufacturers and distributors. They work closely with these partners to expand their reach and to bring their unique blend of historical replicas and modern firearms to a broader audience.[2]
This collaboration extends to various countries, making GSG a recognized name in the global firearms community.
Additionally, .22 LR is often less than 1/10 the price of centerfire ammunition, making it a cost-effective way to teach shooting skills and recreational shooting. The company also produces airsoft replicas.[3]
Products
- GSG-5, GSG-522, GSG-16, a .22 lookalike of the Heckler & Koch MP5[4]
- GSG G14 , a different version of a G36C
- GSG AK-47, a .22 lookalike of the Kalashnikov AK-47 and its derivatives. As of 2020, GSG offers seven variants of this series, including the “Rebel,” which is meant to replicate the appearance of an AK-style firearm in guerrilla warfare[5][6]
- GSG-1911, a .22 copy of the Browning M1911 pistol[7]
- GSG-StG 44, a .22 copy of the StG 44[5]
- GSG-MP40P, a 9mm, semi-automatic pistol lookalike of the MP 40 submachine gun[8]
- GSG FireFly, license produced SIG Sauer Mosquito, a downsized copy of the SIG Sauer P226 chambered in .22 lr.
GSG Firefly in 22 LR. - GSG-themed clothing[9]
German Sport Guns (GSG) Manuals are available to view or download for a deeper dive into manufacturer's lineup, including primary features, technical data, parts lists, and schematics. GSG's dedication to quality and approach to honoring the past while embracing the future makes it a unique and respected firearm brand by enthusiasts worldwide.[10]
References
- 1 2 3 Home Page (English)
- ↑ "GSG - German Sport Guns | Ammunition Depot". www.ammunitiondepot.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ↑ "IWA 2008 | Firearms Law Group". Archived from the original on 2011-04-24. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Muramatsu, Kevin (2011). Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 11–14. ISBN 978-1-4402-1815-6.
- 1 2 Mijic, Kresimir (2013). Firearms Guide 4th Edition: The Most Extensive Firearms Reference in the World! With 4,300 gun schematics. Los Angeles, California: Impressum Media Inc. p. 370. ISBN 978-0-9853054-3-7.
- ↑ "AK-47 Technical Details". Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ↑ Shideler, Dan (2010). Guns Illustrated 2011: The Latest Guns, Specs & Prices. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-4402-1624-4.
- ↑ Grant, Jim (2016-02-24). "BREAKING NEWS: ATF Approve ATI MP40 9mm Pistol (Pistol Version of German WWII MP40 Submachine Gun) - The Firearm Blog". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
- ↑ GSG-Fashion homepage
- ↑ "GSG Owner's Manuals and Resources". Ammunition Depot. Retrieved 2023-12-06.