Fg42

[Ben Evans]

Gents, just a quick question, how much should you expect to pay for a Shoei FG42 replica like this one?

Thanks

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Ben, personally I would not bother. I know we spoke of these elsewhere.

One thing to remember: these and other replica's are now covered by the Violent Crime Reduction bill. You cannot buy one unless you are a member of of a re-enactment group with public liability insurance. No restriction on owning one if you already have it. Just you cannot sell without it going to the right person.

Cheers, Ade.

[pitfighter]

I have one in my collection - I would like a real FG, and have my eye on a demilled one, but at nearly $60K, I doubt it will happen in the foreseeable future. I have a lot of pals who are weapons enthusiasts, and work in the firearm trade whether it is in movies, or retail, and the FG always gets a lot of attention, even though it is a replica.
I am glad I have it in my collection - we don't have rules governing replica gun ownership here - although I believe my government is headed that way.

Pit.

[samnev]

I don't remember the exact cost but IIRC it was above $2k here.

[Tango]

Ben they ain't cheap !! I can't remember what price it was but it was in the 1000s of pounds....Me if I had the money spare yes but as I haven't so it is no!!!...Hopefully you get it sorted.. Cheers Terry.

[Wagriff]

dexterws??

[pitfighter]

I have the "second" model FG42 by Shoei it is terrific for what it is - it was about $1200 - but they are probably more now.
I know if you contact Shoei directly they occasionally have deals.

I bought this 1:1 display "first" model (see below) from a modelmaker in Indonesia, it is just for looks, but it was only $200 and was sort of an experiment - took forever to arrive - and I had to paint it, sorry not my strong area.

The guys is very good, (it deserves better than my paint job) and does a lot of this sort of thing, PM for his details if interested.
Certainly cheaper than the Shoei version, lol, but not as durable.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...psc4f2f3bf.jpg

[Bigsieuk]

Here in the UK it depends who you are buying it from. Dealer price £1100.00/1200.00, private £900.00.

Bigsie

[KradSpam]

dexterws what is that quote about? Interesting first couple of posts. I have seen them around a grand Ben.

[big ned]

This thread is nearly 5 years old. I'm sure that by now, if Ben really wanted one of these, he'd of already got it......




Just saying like.