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name=Gewehr 3

	caption	G3A3
	nation	Germany
	type	Selective Fire Battle Rifle
	inventor	CETME / Mauser / H&K
	date	1950s
	serv Date	1958–1997 (DE)
	cartridge	762 × 51 Mm NATO
	action	Roller-delayed Blowback
	rof	600 round/min
	velocity	790 m/s (2,600 ft/s)
	range	250m (820ft)
	mass	44 kg (97 lb)
	length	1,026 mm (404 in)
	barrel	450 mm (177 in)
	capacity	20-round detachable box
	sights	Diopter sights
	variant	A1 to A7 (see text)