2023-12-27 18:37:19
By Le Figaro with AFP
Published 2 hours ago, Updated 2 hours ago
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Gaston Glock founded his arms company in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria.
He had invented a weapon that had become legendary. Austrian pistol manufacturer Gaston Glock died at the age of 94 after revolutionizing weaponry with his small plastic calibers, his company said Wednesday on its website. site internet. “In memory of Gaston Glock, 07/19/1929 – 12/27/23. Perfection continues”wrote Glock GmbH, accompanying the tribute with a portrait of the businessman and a black headband.
Gaston Glock founded his arms company in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Discreet as he was famous, the father of the semi-automatic “Glock” had studied mechanical engineering in Vienna, before making pistol prototypes. In 1982, he won an Austrian army tender by designing a firearm made largely of non-metallic materials
The “Steve Jobs” of guns
It is cheaper, lighter, easier to disassemble, fires more bullets than its competitors and the company Glock GmbH launches into the world market. The company today has numerous branches around the world. Glock has become a global brand thanks to its handgun which has become a reference.
“Visionary Clairvoyance”
“With visionary foresight, Gaston Glock built his company into a global leader with the internationally renowned Glock Perfection. Until the end, he was responsible for the strategic direction of the Glock group of companies and its employees”the company said in a press release. “Engineer Gaston Glock’s life’s work will continue in his spirit into the future,” the company commented again.
His wife, Kathrin Glock, also posted a farewell photo on her Facebook account paying tribute to her late husband.
Screenshot of Kathrin Glock’s Facebook account. DR
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