| Place | Africa: Somalia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL22177 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Plastic, Steel |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1967 |
| Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 Somalia, 1992-1995 |
Heckler & Koch G3 Rifle
Description
Heckler & Koch G3 select fire main battle rifle. The rifle has a pressed steel receiver and a folding left side cocking lever. It has a wooden butt , drilled fore end and a green plastic pistol grip. The sling swivels are a front ring on the fore sight band and a fixed bar in the left side of the butt. The safety change lever is marked 'S' 'E' and 'F'. Complete with a detachable 20 round magazine stamped 'G3 P.O1 10/77'. The sling is made in two parts of blue and red striped cotton strap.
History / Summary
This rifle was confiscated by 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in 1993 while serving in Somalia as part of the United Nations peacekeeping contingent, UNOSOM.