4 definitions by Kisaragi Hina
A double-action 9×19mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistol, manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher in Austria. The initial GB stands for Gasbremse (gas brake), a reference for its unique mechanism, gas-delayed blowback action. It was designed in 1968, intended as a homegrown replacement for older handguns in Bundesheer service. Its production was phased out in late 1980s as the Bundesheer decided to adopt Glocks instead.
by Kisaragi Hina September 6, 2020
HK33 is a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle manufactured by Heckler and Koch GmbH, West Germany. Designed in 1960s, using roller-delayed blowback mechanism like the famous G3 and MP5. The product was focused for export market. So this rifle is used by many armed forces in some countries.
Notable variants of HK33 includes:
- HK33A2, polymer fixed stock
- HK33SG/1, precision model with sniper scope like the G3SG/1.
- HK33A3, sliding buttstock
- HK33KA3, carbine variant (shorter barrel) with telescoping stock
- HK53, compact HK33K which resembles the MP5
- HK13, light machine gun variant compatible with 100-round magazine
Notable variants of HK33 includes:
- HK33A2, polymer fixed stock
- HK33SG/1, precision model with sniper scope like the G3SG/1.
- HK33A3, sliding buttstock
- HK33KA3, carbine variant (shorter barrel) with telescoping stock
- HK53, compact HK33K which resembles the MP5
- HK13, light machine gun variant compatible with 100-round magazine
- Kurdish PKK militants often claimed that they seized HK33s from Turkish troops.
- Several US-made copies of HK33 were used by small numbers of SEAL Team members during Vietnam War.
- Several US-made copies of HK33 were used by small numbers of SEAL Team members during Vietnam War.
by Kisaragi Hina September 7, 2020
The Sturmgewehr 45, a prototype assault rifle developed by Mauser in 1945, at the end of World War II. It was too late to enter German military service. The StG45(M) is chambered in 7.92×33mm Kurz, utilizing roller-delayed blowback firing mechanism, having moderate relatively relaxed fire rate of 450 RPM. This prototype would later serving as what would become the later CETME designs and the famous G3 battle rifle including its derivatives developed by Heckler and Koch.
The StG45(M), this prototype has interchangeable magazine with the StG44 and Volkssturmgewehr. You can easily identify its tubular upper receiver and handguard profile.
by Kisaragi Hina September 7, 2020
The Sturmgewehr 45 was a prototype assault rifle developed by Mauser in 1945, at the end of World War II. It was too late to enter German military service. The StG45(M) is chambered in 7.92×33mm Kurz, utilizing roller-delayed blowback firing mechanism, having moderate relatively relaxed fire rate of 450 RPM. StG45(M) would later serving as what would become the later CETME designs and the famous G3 battle rifle including its derivatives developed by Heckler and Koch.
The StG45(M) has interchangeable magazine with the StG44 and Volkssturmgewehr. You can easily identify its tubular upper receiver and handguard profile.
by Kisaragi Hina September 6, 2020