Gaston Glock, Maker of the Signature Glock Handgun, Dies at 94

Mr. Glock, an Austrian native, was 94. He is survived by his wife, Kathrin, a daughter, and two sons.

Austrian engineer Gaston Glock at an event in Velden, Carinthia, Austria, in this picture on Sept. 4, 2003. Gert Eggenberger/APA/AFP via Getty Images

Gaston Glock, the inventor of the signature handgun that bears his name, died on Dec. 27, the company confirmed.

Mr. Glock, an Austrian native, was 94. He is survived by his wife, Kathrin, a daughter, and two sons.