Heckler & Koch HK32

• Name — Heckler & Koch HK32 • Origin — West Germany • Type — Assault Rifle • Is Ranged — Yes • Designer — Heckler & Koch • Manufacturer — Heckler & Koch • Production Date — 1960s–1970s • Variants — See Variants • Weight — 8.05 lb with magazine (HK32A2) • Length — 36.2 in (HK32A2) • Part Length — * 15.35 in (HK32A2) • 16 in (PTR-32) • Cartridge — 7.62×39mm • Caliber —.31 caliber • Action — Roller-delayed blowback

Many of the components found within the HK32 are similar or identical to the ones from inside of the G3 rifle, such as its roller-delayed blowback system, and framework. Unlike other variants of the G3, the HK32 is chambered for the 7.62x39mm cartridge, and uses magazines similar or identical to those of the AK-47. The weapon was also intended to be exported to many countries whose standard caliber was 7.62x39mm. The prototype was eventually discontinued when Heckler & Koch began to focus on NATO caliber ammunition such as the 5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×51mm NATO. As a result of the new shift in design, later versions of the G3 such as the HK33, and HK53 would be created to meet NATO standards. In 1997, the G36 succeeded the G3 in German service, becoming the standard infantry rifle.

Few similar models were made: • HK32K • HK32A2, fixed stock • HK32A3, retractable stock • HK32KA1 with a shortened barrel and fixed or retractable stock

In 2010, a modernized adaptation of the HK32 was designed for the civilian market in the United States that is based on the HK91 components. The semi-automatic rifle features a 16 in, and can come in PTR-91 configurations.