Heckler & Koch Celebrates 75 Years With Limited-Edition Pistols And Rifles

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posted on August 29, 2024
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Heckler & Koch (HK) is marking its 75th anniversary this year with several exclusive commercial firearms offerings that pay homage to its legacy. The collector’s models are inspired by the enduring partnership between HK and the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, which spans more than half a century. Pistols and rifles are custom Cerakoted in in Flecktarn and Tropentarn camo patterns used by the Bundeswehr to this day.

The 75th Anniversary Pistol sets include one Flecktarn HK VP9 pistol and one Tropentarn HK VP9 pistol presented in a custom-cut polymer hard case, accompanied by a commemorative 75th Anniversary coin. Limited to just 1,000 pairs, these pistols will not be sold separately, ensuring exclusivity.

The 75th Anniversary MR Series Rifles feature limited-edition MR556A1 and MR762A1 rifles, each available in Flecktarn and Tropentarn. Only 250 of each of these four variants are available, offering enthusiasts an unusual opportunity to own a piece of HK history. Each rifle is tastefully engraved with the HK 75th Anniversary logo and is packaged in a custom-cut polymer hard case with a custom matching Cerakoted knife and commemorative 75th Anniversary coin.

HK’s history began when French forces occupied the Mauser factory in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, after World War II. All the facility’s records were destroyed, and much of the machinery previously used for making small arms was disassembled, shipped off or wound up as scrap.

The loss didn’t stop halt the firearm genius of three engineers—formerly employed by Mauser—who established a new firm in 1948. The company began as Engineering Office Heckler & Co. and in 1949, its name officially changed to Heckler & Koch GmbH. The firm’s first big success came in 1959, when its G3 rifle was adopted by the West German army. The gun later served as the basis for the company’s HK21 machine gun, which was introduced in 1961.

The 75th anniversary rifles and pistols are shipping. Enthusiasts interested in adding one or both to their collection should contact the nearest HK dealer.

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