Object Title

Centrefire automatic rifle - Heckler and Koch G36

Centrefire automatic rifle - Heckler and Koch G36

Date

made 1998

Object Number

PR.13207

Provenance

UK Ministry of Defence.

Physical Description

Barrel protrudes from the fore-end, with bird cage flash suppressor and a bayonet stud on a collar. Polymer furniture with smooth fore-end slotted along the tops of the sides, showing the gas system with its operating rod and spring. Top of the receiver has a sight with two apertures - one magnified, and one with a sliding light cover which projects a red dot. This sight unit incorporates a carrying handle which runs forwards to the fore-end. Cocking handle is on top of the receiver below the carrying handle, with a spring-tensioned handle that can be pulled to either side allowing ambidextrous use. Ejection port on the right side with shaped case deflector. Magazine housing on the underside with release lever at the back end. Three-position change lever on the left side, above the swept-back pistol grip. Skeleton-type polymer buttstock with rubber butt pad, hinged on the right side with a button release for folding against the receiver.

Techniques

Machining, Moulded, Forging

Materials

Dimensions

BarrelLength18.9 in
BarrelLength480 mm
OverallLength39.29 in
OverallLength998 mm
OverallWeight3.6 kg
OverallWeight7.94 lbs

Firearms/Artillery

Serial Number 83-1047

Calibre

5.56 mm

Inscriptions and Marks

Proof mark
German eagle over N, KI, antler
Left side of receiver
Stamped
Model and manufacturer
HK G36 Kal. 5.56mmx45
Left side of receiver
Stamped