Howa Machinery, Ltd.

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Howa Mini Action
IN PRODUCTION

Howa Mini Action

Bolt Action Rifles.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO +2

The Howa Mini Action is a scaled-down bolt-action rifle designed for compact cartridges. It was introduced to fill the gap between traditional short actions and rimfire rifles. The Mini Action uses the same two-lug bolt and HACT trigger sys

Howa Machinery Ltd.
Japan
2018+
Howa Type 89
IN PRODUCTION

Howa Type 89

Semi-Automatic Rifles.223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO

The Howa Type 89 is a selective-fire assault rifle manufactured by Howa Machinery, Ltd. It has been the standard service rifle of the Japan Self-Defense Forces since 1989, replacing the older Type 64 battle rifle.

Howa Machinery, Ltd.
Japan
1989+
Type 64 Battle Rifle
DISCONTINUED

Type 64 Battle Rifle

Semi-Automatic Rifles7.62x51mm NATO

The Howa Type 64 is a select-fire battle rifle designed by Howa Machinery for the Japan Self-Defense Forces and adopted in 1964. It is chambered in the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge and features a unique gas-operated piston system with a two-pos

Howa Machinery, Ltd.
Japan
1964-1988