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 Special Forces 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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