HK G3

Rifle, Germany. In service since 1959

How to recognise it

Long 7.62 mm battle rifle with a slim, slightly curved magazine, a drum rear sight, a cocking tube above the barrel and a flash hider with prongs.

Also known as

G3, G3A3, G3A4, Gevær M/75

Used by

Iran, Pakistan, Portugal, Turkey, Mexico and many others; formerly Germany and Denmark

Other rifles

• AK-12
• AK-74M
• AKM
• AKS-74U
• Colt Canada C7
• CZ BREN 2
• FAMAS
• FN FAL
• FN SCAR
• Gevær M/10
• HK G36
• HK416

All 23 rifles

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler & Koch G3