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Heckler & Koch HK4

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The Heckler & Koch HK4 is a West German semi-automatic pocket pistol, and the weapon that marked Heckler & Koch's entry into pistol manufacturing, introduced in either 1964 or 1967 depending on the source. Built with a durable, lightweight hard anodized aluminum alloy frame and a straight blowback, unlocked breech action, it was distinctive for letting a shooter swap barrels to fire different cartridges, including .22 Long Rifle, .25 ACP, .32 ACP and .380 ACP, without tools. Weighing 480 grams and feeding from 7 or 8 round magazines, it laid the groundwork for the company's later pistol designs. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Classification
Caliber
.32 ACP 1
Caliber
.380 ACP 1
Caliber
.25 ACP 1
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle 1
Service StatusSourced to the subject's own account
In Service 2
Weapon Class
small arm 1
Introduced Year
1967 3
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Small Arm 1
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Source Wikidata: Heckler & Koch HK4
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1. Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch HK4
  • Infobox: cartridge
    .22 Long Rifle .25 ACP .32 ACP .380 ACP
  • Lead section
    It was distinctive for allowing shooters to swap barrels chambered for different cartridges without tools and for having a durable but light hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame.
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2. Heckler & Koch HK4 (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q383837 (P729 service entry): 1967
Quote, Wikidata Q383837 (P729 service entry): 1967
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1967.
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3. Wikidata: Heckler & Koch HK4
Wikidata Q383837, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
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