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Heckler & Koch HK SL8-6 5.56mm

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Final SL8 variant imported to the US. Adjustable stock and updated furniture over the SL8-1 and SL8-5.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 2004, Germany

Weight: 9 oz

Overall length: 38"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Tactical / Competition