HK 41: "Paramilitary Rifle" for the Bundeswehr
This video delves into the HK41, a significant but rare semi-automatic variant of the G3 rifle. Developed in 1966, it was intended for the West German Bundeswehr reservist market, allowing private ownership while mimicking the handling of the standard G3. The description highlights its limitations due to German law, such as a 5-round magazine capacity and the inability to mount a bayonet or rifle grenades. The video also touches upon its export to the US and subsequent legal changes in both countries that impacted its production and ownership, leading to its discontinuation in favor of the HK91. With a very limited production run, the HK41 is a unique piece of firearm history.













