#AK4

Today’s POTD features the PTR GIR 100, a faithful U.S.-made interpretation of the Heckler & Koch G3, then rebuilt to copy the Swedish Ak4 battle rifle. Built around the classic roller‑delayed blowback system, the GIR 100 leans heavily into its Cold War roots with a parkerized finish and period-correct green furniture that immediately sets the tone. An 18-inch tapered barrel keeps the profile balanced, while the traditional steel SEF lower preserves the original manual-of-arms familiar to G3 users worldwide.

If you’re ever in Sweden, you can visit the Husqvarna Museum with a collection of exhibits that spans over 300 years of production. If you’re not planning on going anytime soon, you can enjoy these images of the Husqvarna AK4 (Automatkarbin 4). This is a Swedish license-built version of the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It was adopted by the Swedish Armed Forces in 1965 as their standard service rifle, replacing older rifles like the bolt-action m/96 Mauser.