HK 93 Saco 1975. Barrel twist?

[Void_saltz]

Hello. I'm gonna be in the market for an HK93. However, I would ideally like a 5.56 rifle suited for all grains versus a few. I've seen most are 1:12 and some in 1:7. I've read the Saco is a highly sought after import but don't know much else about this model. 

[andrew1182]

If you're wanting the 1:7 I believe those were the last guns in the country. 88-89 if memory serves correctly. The barrel will be marked 178 near the trunion and if I'm not mistaken, the serial numbers have a 42-XXXX prefix. Going off memory, so you may want to double check me. 

[andrew1182]

The saco guns were the earliest imports and came in the smallest numbers. Saco guns, in my experience, are slightly less desirable than the later 1:7 twist guns, but that's a matter of opinion. 

[AGG]

Barrels (1974-1982/1:12; 1987-1989/1:7 or 1:12).

I can verify with the barrel markings.

Tony

[Void_saltz]

Thanks guys! Everyone who has posted I appreciate the feedback.

[Void_saltz]

8 hours ago, andrew1182 said:

If you're wanting the 1:7 I believe those were the last guns in the country. 88-89 if memory serves correctly. The barrel will be marked 178 near the trunion and if I'm not mistaken, the serial numbers have a 42-XXXX prefix. Going off memory, so you may want to double check me. 

That's really unfortunate. I'd like a HK93 but I didn't know the 1:7 models are that rare.