The G3 was the service rifle of the German Bundeswehr until it was replaced by the Heckler & Koch G36 in the 1990s, and was adopted into service with numerous other countries. The G3 has been exported to over 70 countries and manufactured under license in at least 15 countries. Over 7.8 million G3s have been produced. [3] .

Oct 8, 2021 · H&K’s G3 Rifle is a rugged and reliable battle rifle that’s seen serious use since its adoption throughout today. In many ways, Heckler & Koch’s G3 rifle may be the real “AK of the West.”

Mar 15, 2014 · In North America, the Heckler and Koch G3 may sit in the shadow of the FAL and M14, but Western bias aside, this weapon is without argument one of the best and most popular 7.62x51mm NATO caliber...

Dec 9, 2018 · G3A3s, equipped with high power optics, were deployed to Afghanistan as designated marksman rifles. Despite their age, the 7.62-millimeter rifles had the range to engage targets beyond the newer...

The most famous and well-known variant, the G3A3 was a fixed stock variant. It featured drum sights, a fixed polymer buttstock, and a polymer handguard. The handguard came in a slim, ventilated variant, and a wide variant.

The Heckler & Koch G3 is a battle rifle developed by Heckler & Koch and the Spanish state-owned design and development agency CETME. It has a 20 rounds magazine, that holds 7.62mm NATO ammunition. It was invented in the 1950s, and was the main weapon of the German army (Bundeswehr). Now the main weapon is the G36.

G3A3 battle rifle with slimline grip. This Norwegian variant is known as AG-3. The G3 is an early Cold War era battle rifle of German origin. It was developed in the 1950's by Heckler & Koch to supply the West German military with a new rifle after World War 2.