G3A3

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The G3A3 is a widely used, modernized variant of the German 7.62×51mm NATO G3 battle rifle, featuring improved ergonomics and durability for military service.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle rifle
select-fire rifle
action roller-delayed blowback
barrelLength approximately 450 mm
bayonetLug yes
buttstockFeatures rubber buttpad
caliber 7.62 mm
cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO
category military small arms
coolingSystem air-cooled
countryOfOrigin West Germany NERFINISHED
designedFor 7.62×51mm NATO standardization
era Cold War
features enhanced durability for military service
improved ergonomics compared to early G3 variants
fireModes fully automatic
semi-automatic
grenadeLaunchingCapability rifle grenade capable
gripType pistol grip
handguardMaterial synthetic
intendedUse service rifle for regular infantry units
introducedAsVariantOf Heckler & Koch G3 NERFINISHED
magazineCompatibility G3 magazines
magazineType detachable box magazine
manufacturer Heckler & Koch NERFINISHED
Rheinmetall NERFINISHED
material stamped steel receiver
mountingOptions claw mount interface for optics
muzzleDevice flash hider
operation gasless
overallLength approximately 1025 mm
partOfFamily Heckler & Koch G3 NERFINISHED
rateOfFire about 500–600 rounds per minute
safetySelector left-side selector lever
serviceRole standard infantry rifle
sightType diopter drum rear sight
hooded front post
standardMagazineCapacity 20 rounds
stockMaterial synthetic
stockType fixed stock
triggerType single-stage trigger
usedBy Bundeswehr NERFINISHED
numerous armed forces worldwide
various NATO member states
weightUnloaded approximately 4.4 kg

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