Hello,
Long time HK enthusiast here (I just haven't owned many). I picked up a Model 770 today that I have been watching at the local shop the past few months. It has the HI date code (1978) and what appears to be low s/n 010XX. I have done the typical Google searches for more information on these, but I am still missing some info. If you don't mind, could you chime in with what you know? Unfortunately, my "go-to" HK guy was my brother and he passed away last April. Really feels weird making the purchase today without his input.
Questions:
-If mine has a two round magazine, does that indeed make it a German domestic market sample? I read this was true, but didn't know for sure. Before you ask, yes it is really a two round magazine. I took it apart and the metal insert limits how far you can push it down
-What is the consensus on maintenance? Anything special with this particular gun? I don't want to start the "what is your favorite oil/cleaner" discussion, but are there known things that you do and don't do with these as far as preventative maintenance and cleaning? I have always wanted the roller lock design rifle (HK91), but it never materialized, so this is my first one.
-Is there any record of the changes through the years or by serial number?
Thank you!
-Ryan
Long time HK enthusiast here (I just haven't owned many). I picked up a Model 770 today that I have been watching at the local shop the past few months. It has the HI date code (1978) and what appears to be low s/n 010XX. I have done the typical Google searches for more information on these, but I am still missing some info. If you don't mind, could you chime in with what you know? Unfortunately, my "go-to" HK guy was my brother and he passed away last April. Really feels weird making the purchase today without his input.
Questions:
-If mine has a two round magazine, does that indeed make it a German domestic market sample? I read this was true, but didn't know for sure. Before you ask, yes it is really a two round magazine. I took it apart and the metal insert limits how far you can push it down
-What is the consensus on maintenance? Anything special with this particular gun? I don't want to start the "what is your favorite oil/cleaner" discussion, but are there known things that you do and don't do with these as far as preventative maintenance and cleaning? I have always wanted the roller lock design rifle (HK91), but it never materialized, so this is my first one.
-Is there any record of the changes through the years or by serial number?
Thank you!
-Ryan
