Rare Tommy Built Tactical TG36 HKG36 Clone 17” 5.56 AR MAG Compatible Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,450.00
LSB#: LSB250809NF018
Make: Tommy Built Tactical
Model: TG36, G36 clone.
Serial Number: 20-001245
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, piston operated rifle fed by detachable AR pattern magazines.
Markings: The left side is marked “TG36 Cal. 5.56mmx45”. The right side is marked “MADE IN USA”, Tommy Built Florida address and a warning. The bottom is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 12.5” with a pinned and welded muzzle device to bring the total length to 17”.
Sights / Optics: The top of the rifle has a picatinny rail/ carry handle for optic mounting options. Currently mounted is a hooded post front sight, and a dual aperture rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The polymer furniture set includes a 10” forend with three sections of picatinny rail for the mounting of accessories like the included AFG. The pistol grip is an HK style polymer grip. The stock is a folding HK pattern stock. The length of pull is 13.5″. The rifle weighs just under 7lbs. The furniture set shows very minor signs of handling with some scattered very light surface level lines. The butt pad shows no signs of wear. The folding and locking mechanisms function correctly. Overall the furniture is in about Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion or pitting in the bore. The bolt face is perfectly clean as is the muzzle device. This rifle appears unfired. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There is still factory oil on the components. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. There is some dust in the recesses. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent-Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes an AFG.
Our Assessment: This Tommy Built TG36 is an American-made, semi-automatic 5.56 NATO rifle modeled on the Heckler & Koch G36 layout, offered here in a 12.5” pinned and welded to 17” rifle variant. It uses a short length piston-driven gas system providing reliable and clean operation. The controls and layout are very similar to the G36 with the folding stock, top mounted ambi charging handle, bolt catch/release located inside the trigger guard and the HK signature ambi safety. This rifle features what in my opinion is a significant upgrade, the ability to accept standard AR15 pattern magazines unlike the original G36 or the civilian SL8. The top of the receiver has an integrated rail that covers the charging handle and makes aiming and accessory mounting intuitive, paired with the flat-shooting, low-recoil performance of 5.56 NATO.
The Heckler & Koch G36 on which the TG36 is based is one of the most recognizable modern assault rifles in global pop culture due to its distinctive futuristic design, modularity, and military use. Its futuristic design with its sleek, angular stock make it visually striking, setting it apart from more traditional rifles like the AK or M16. The G36 has appeared in countless video games, movies, and television series, ranging from first-person shooters like Call of Duty and Battlefield to action films, where its unique silhouette signals a modern, elite military aesthetic, instantly recognizable to enthusiasts and general audiences alike. The G36 is associated with precision, reliability, and advanced engineering, giving it a reputation as a “next-generation” rifle during the late 1990s and 2000s. While its adoption by numerous NATO and international forces was relatively limited, its image as a globally respected weapon speaks for itself. This TG36 symbolizes modern military sophistication, making it a sought after choice for collectors of rifles that look both practical and futuristic. To better understand this TG36 please see our high quality photos via the link below and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
