File:GERMAN RIFLE G3 7.62MM-1.jpg

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English: GERMAN RIFLE G3 7.62MM SN# 036210 Manufactured by Heckler-Koch, Oberndorf, Germany in 1960 - German G3 select-fire shoulder arm. Delayed blowback operated. Has early form flip rear sight; early form front sight hood. Has metal handguard without bipod. Wood butt, checkered plastic buttplate; rubber pistol grip. 4-groove rifling; right hand twist. Muzzle velocity 2624 fps. Effective range of 600 yards. Maximum range 3500 yards. Semi-automatic rate of fire is 60 rpm; full-auto rate is 120 rpm. Cyclic rate of fire 500-600 rpm. No provision for bayonet. Weapon weighs approximately 9.9 lbs. No West German military acceptances. Perhaps a trial arm or export version. Cartridge: 7.62mm, NATO.
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19 January 1961

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