The Heckler & Koch HK33 is a 5.56mm assault rifle developed in the 1960s by West German armament manufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K), primarily for export.

Mar 24, 2019 · Heckler & Koch’s first 5.56×45 rifle, the HK33, was introduced in the late 1960s as a response to the emergence of the new 5.56x45mm round and the introduction of the FN CAL. The HK33 is little more than a scaled down version of HK’s successful 7.62×51 G3.

May 1, 2024 · The HK33, manufactured by the renowned Heckler & Koch (H&K), is a compact evolution of the venerable G3 battle rifle. Introduced in the 1960s, the HK33 retains the robust roller-delayed blowback system of its predecessor while sporting a …

Six years after the HK33 hit the streets, HK launched the dedicated semiautomatic HK43 rifle intended for the civilian market. Once equipped with a 16″ barrel to comply with U.S. gun laws, it was redesignated the HK93.

The Heckler & Koch HK33 was developed following the success of the 7.62x59mm G3. The HK33 is essentially a G3 chambered for the 5.56mm x 45mm NATO cartridge and is usually fed from a 25 or 30 round magazine. Like its older brother, the …

Mar 18, 2020 · Introduced in 1968, the HK33 was Heckler & Koch’s adaptation of the roller-locked, delayed-blowback operating system to the 5.56x45mm / .223 Remington cartridge. In addition to the standard full-length rifle (with a 15.35 inch barrel), a shorter version was made as the HK33K (with a collapsing stock and 12.4 inch barrel).

Mar 18, 2020 · Introduced in 1968, the HK33 was Heckler & Koch’s adaptation of their roller-delay operating system to the 5.56mm / .223 Remington cartridge. In addition to the standard full-length rifle (with a 15.35 inch barrel) a shorter version was made as the HK33K (with a collapsing stock and 12.4 inch barrel) as well as a “submachine gun” variant ...

HK 33 is a delayed blowback operated, selective fire rifle, that utilizes a two piece bolt. Two rollers attach to the bolt, and they function to delay the blowback. This is the method of delaying blowback originally invented by Ludwig Vorgrimmler and used first in the design of the StG 45 (M).

The HK33 is a 5.56mm assault rifle developed in the 1960s by West German armament manufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (HK), primarily for export.

The HK33 is a 5.56x45mm NATO battle rifle developed as a scaled-down version of the G3, using roller-delayed blowback action. Available in fixed stock (HK33A2) and retractable stock (HK33A3) variants, weighing approximately 8.7 lbs with a 15.7-inch barrel.