Heckler und Koch

Heckler & Koch was founded in 1949 by the association of Edmund Heckler, Theodor Koch and Alex Seidel.

Mainly known for machine guns and assault rifles.

The HK G3 (German for "Gewehr 3") is an assault rifle developed by this German company. Renowned for its high reliability, the G3 has been widely distributed among the armed forces of the Third World.

Caliber 7.62 x 51 mm NATO.

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