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[[File:H&K model 770.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch HK770 with scope mount and | [[File:H&K model 770.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch HK770 with scope mount and 3 round magazine - .308 Winchester]] | ||
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a sporting rifle manufactured by [[Heckler & Koch]] which was imported into the US during the 1980s. It uses the same roller delayed blowback action of the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] series of rifles, has a compensated polygonal barrel and is fed from either 3 round flush fitting magazines (restricted to two round for domestic sale in Germany to comply with hunting laws) or extended 10 round magazines. It was one in a series of several similar weapons which also included the 5.56x45mm HK630 and the .30-06 HK940. Production of this series of rifles largely ceased in 1986 due to increasing costs and lack of demand. | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a sporting rifle manufactured by [[Heckler & Koch]] which was imported into the US during the 1980s. It uses the same roller delayed blowback action of the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] series of rifles, has a compensated polygonal barrel and is fed from either 3 round flush fitting magazines (restricted to two round for domestic sale in Germany to comply with hunting laws) or extended 10 round magazines. It was one in a series of several similar weapons which also included the 5.56x45mm HK630 and the .30-06 HK940. Production of this series of rifles largely ceased in 1986 due to increasing costs and lack of demand. | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note / Episode''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="300"|'''Note / Episode''' | ||
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Date''' | ||
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|''[[Hunter - Season 3|Hunter]]'' || [[Robert Miano]] || Karl || w/scope, "Straight to the Heart" (3.13) || 1987 | |||
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|''[[The X-Files - Season 1]] || || Truck driver || "Eve" (S1E10) || 1993 | |||
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|''[[Firefly]] || [[Adam Baldwin]] || Jayne Cobb || In modified Choate Super Sniper stock with Harris bipod, telescopic sight and modified to accept a 20 round [[G3]] magazine / "Heart of Gold" (S01E13) || 2003 | |''[[Firefly]] || [[Adam Baldwin]] || Jayne Cobb || In modified Choate Super Sniper stock with Harris bipod, telescopic sight and modified to accept a 20 round [[G3]] magazine / "Heart of Gold" (S01E13) || 2003 | ||
Latest revision as of 17:52, 27 July 2018
The Heckler & Koch HK770 is a sporting rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch which was imported into the US during the 1980s. It uses the same roller delayed blowback action of the Heckler & Koch G3 series of rifles, has a compensated polygonal barrel and is fed from either 3 round flush fitting magazines (restricted to two round for domestic sale in Germany to comply with hunting laws) or extended 10 round magazines. It was one in a series of several similar weapons which also included the 5.56x45mm HK630 and the .30-06 HK940. Production of this series of rifles largely ceased in 1986 due to increasing costs and lack of demand.
Specifications
(1976 - 1986)
- Type: Sporting Rifle
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Caliber: .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester
- Weight: 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
- Length: 44.5 in (113 cm)
- Barrel Length: 19.7 in (50 cm)
- Feed System: 2, 3 or 10 round detachable box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-automatic
The Heckler & Koch HK770 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter | Robert Miano | Karl | w/scope, "Straight to the Heart" (3.13) | 1987 |
| The X-Files - Season 1 | Truck driver | "Eve" (S1E10) | 1993 | |
| Firefly | Adam Baldwin | Jayne Cobb | In modified Choate Super Sniper stock with Harris bipod, telescopic sight and modified to accept a 20 round G3 magazine / "Heart of Gold" (S01E13) | 2003 |
| Burn Notice - Season 7 | Bruce Campbell | Sam Axe | In modified Choate Super Sniper stock with Harris bipod, telescopic sight, suppressor and modified to accept a 20 round G3 magazine / "Down Range" (S7E03) | 2013 |
See Also
- Heckler & Koch - A list of all firearms manufactured by H&K.