Famous handgun maker Gaston Glock has passed away. He was 94. Glock GmbH announced his death on its website. The entrepreneur created a brand that was a leader in the handgun market.
Gaston Cloke died on Wednesday at the age of 94. He is an Austrian engineer, entrepreneur and founder of Glock GmbH. Produces semi-automatic pistols that are popular all over the world.
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The entrepreneur founded the company in 1963 in Deutsch-Wagram, Lower Austria. Initially, his company manufactured hinges, curtains and other household items. Over time the Glock expanded into gun belts and knives for the Austrian army. In the 1980s he started making popular guns.
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The so-called Glocks quickly took over the market. They were the first models in the world to have a polymer frame, not steel. They started serving in the army in Austria. The weapons he produced were later used by armies, police and other services around the world.
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Guns brought him recognition and wealth. His fortune is estimated Over a billion dollars.
Personally, he is associated with… Helga GlockShe divorced him in 2011. After some time he got married Kathryn Sikoff. He had three children.
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