Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch GmbH
German firearms manufacturer in Oberndorf known for military and law enforcement weapons including handguns, rifles, and submachine guns.
History
Founded in 1949 in Oberndorf am Neckar by former Mauser engineers Edmund Heckler, Theodor Koch, and Alex Seidel from shuttered Mauser factory. Initially produced machine tools until 1956. Developed G3 rifle, awarded Bundeswehr contract in 1959. Subsidiaries in UK, France, and USA.
Shotgun Models
Competition and hunting shotguns