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Howa Typ 64

Howa Typ 64 — documented specs: caliber 7.62x51 NATO, barrel length 450 mm (17.72 in), overall length 990 mm (38.98 in), capacity 20, production 1964–1988. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).

Category
History & service arms
Designed
1964
Origin
Japan
Calibers
7.62x51 NATO

Original military firearm capable of fully automatic fire. Waffenschrank does not classify it as either a handgun or a long gun. What applies to such firearms is set out in our country profiles: Firearms law in the US · Firearms law in Canada · Firearms law in Spain · Firearms law in Denmark · Firearms law in Sweden · Firearms law in Slovakia · Firearms law in the Netherlands · Firearms law in Belgium · Firearms law in Norway · Firearms law in Ireland · Firearms law in Luxembourg · Firearms law in Hungary

Also known as: Howa Typ 64 · Type 64 · Howa Type 64 · 64式小銃

Specifications

Action
Gas piston
Barrel length
450 mm (17.72 in)
Overall length
990 mm (38.98 in)
Capacity
20box magazine · detachable magazine
Production
1964–1988

Sources

Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.

Other models in 7.62x51 NATO

Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.

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