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Overview[]

The Gewehr 3 (abbreviated as G 3) is a German battle rifle developed in the 1950s from the CETME Model 58.

Naming[]

Designation Explanation
HK G3 Name adhering to HK system.
G 3 Name adhering to Bundeswehr system.

Variants[]

G3G 3
Original model with wooden furniture.
G3A1G 3 A1
Updated model with collapsible stock.
G3A2G 3 A2
Updated model with new rear sight.
G3A3G 3 A3
Updated model with fixed stock and polymer furniture.
G3NA3G 3 N A3
A3 model with Navy trigger group.
G3A3A1G 3 A1 A1
A3 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
G3A4G 3 A4
Updated model with collapsible stock and polymer furniture.
G3A4A1G 3 A4 A1
A4 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
G3KA4G 3 K A4
Compact model with collapsible stock.
G3KA4A1G 3 K A4 A1
A4 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
G3SG1G 3 SG 1
Scoped model.

Derivatives

See Heckler & Koch for a table showing more G3 derivatives.

HK41A2
Semi-automatic derivative with fixed stock.
HK41A3
Semi-automatic derivative with fixed stock.
HK81
Marksman derivative.
HK91A2
Civilian model with fixed stock.
HK91A3
Civilian model with collapsible stock.
G3A5G 3 A5
Model for Denmark.
G3A6G 3 A6
Model for Iran.
G3A7G 3 A7
Model for Turkey.
G3A7A1G 3 A7 A1
Updated model for Turkey.
HK G3-KK
"Kleinkaliber" model in .22 LR for training purposes, only a small batch were manufactured.
HK G3-TGS
"Tactical Group Support" model fitting the HK79 grenade launcher on the G3A4.

Foreign

AG 3
Norwegian derivative.
Ak 4
Swedish derivative.
Heckler & Koch Products
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Telescopic FERO-Z 24ZF 4xZF G3
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