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The AG-3 ( No . ''Automatgevær 3'') is a Norwegian version of the Heckler & Koch G3 Assault Rifle . It has been standard issue for all branches of the Norwegian military since its formal approbation in 1966 . The other weapons on the selection list were: A total of 253,497 weapons (including receivers) was delivered from Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk to the Norwegian Armed Forces in 5 batches from February 1967 to November 1974 . All stampings were made in Germany , i.e. the receiver, trigger housing, part of the butt stock and probably the magazines. The Norwegian armed forces have used two versions of the rifle; a standard ("plain") G3A3-based version, and the AG-3F1, with a retractable stock, which is based on the G3KA4. The AG-3F1 version was produced in 110,000 examples. Both versions also have the ability to attach a 40mm HK79 Grenade Launcher , as well as various Telescopic Sights , mounted onto a Picatinny Rail . The Norwegian AG-3 differs from the original Heckler & Koch G3 in some ways:
There has been a lot of talk concerning the replacement of the weapon since the early 90's. It was a part of the Soldat-2000 (Soldier-2000) programme. This programme was intended to upgrade just about all the equipment used by the soldiers such as clothing and protective gear, as well as new communication systems, such as the MRR (Multi-role radio). As the programme was delayed by funding cuts, some of the aims of the programme was dropped, including weapon replacements. The new goal is to purchase weapons chambered for the 5.56x45 Mm NATO in addition to the AG-3 by the year 2006. Three candidates are under consideration for purchase:
Furthermore, the Austrian Steyr AUG has also been considered. Although the aim is to purchase new weapons in addition to the AG-3 with a weapon chambered for 5.56x45 Mm NATO , some rumours claim that 6.8 Mm SPC is also to be looked into, although this has never been confirmed by the Norwegian authorities. It is expected that the Norwegian Home Guard (no. ''Heimevernet'') will continue to use the AG-3 as their standard weapon for at least another twenty years. EXTERNAL LINKS |