The HK G3 is the German military battle rifle adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1959, using the roller-delayed blowback system developed from the CETME design. It served as the standard German military rifle until the G36 and was licensed to over 40 countries. Type: Semi-Auto Rifle Action: Delayed Blowback Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1959, Germany Weight: 9.9 oz Overall length: 40.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Range