About
Howa Machinery Company Ltd (豊和工業株式会社 howa kogyo kabusiki-gaisya?) is a Japanese machinery manufacturer. The company is known internationally for their production of military and civilian firearms. Japan currently produces Howa small arms for the JSDF and law enforcement.
Specifications
Founded: 1907
Country: Japan
Products: Assaul Rifles, Bolt Action Rifles, Grenade Launcher, Anti-Tank Rifle
Guns
Assaul Rifles
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Howa Type 64 |
7.62x51 mm Japanese Service |
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1964 - Present |
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Howa Type 89 |
5.56x45mm Japanese Service |
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1989 - Present |
Type 89-F, Type 89 Para, Type 89R |
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Bolt Action Rifles
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Howa M1500 |
.22-250, .223 Remington, .204 Ruger, 6.5×55mm, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .30-06, .375 Ruger |
4 or 5-round drop box magazine |
? - Present |
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Grenade Launcher
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Howa Type 96 |
40mm grenade |
50-round magazine |
1996 - Present |
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Anti-Tank Rifle
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Howa 84RR |
84×246 mm R |
Hinged breech |
? - Present |
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