The SSG 2000 sniper rifle is a joint effort by Swiss company SIG Arms (now SIG Sauer AG) and German company J.P.Sauer & Sohn.
In 1992, it was succeeded by the SSG 3000, although both models were produced concurrently for a period.
When the handle is rotated to close the action, six lugs are driven onwards from the rear part of the bolt body to lock into the receiver.
The heavy barrel is hammer-forged and has a flash hider/muzzle brake unit installed.
The SSG 2000 has no iron sights by default and is usually fitted with Schmidt & Bender X1.5-6×42 variable-power or Zeiss Diatal ZA 8×56T fixed-power telescope sight.