Fg42 ?

H Wally

H Wally

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Super GunNutz
Rating - 100%
193   0   0
Location
Canada/New Zealand
Does anyone remember that back when marstar was importing the BD 44's and BD 3008's that there was a strong rumour that fg 42's were also being considered, planned, or designed for the canadian market as well?

Anyone heard further on that? I've always liked the german "wonder weapons" and having a non restricted new built 8mm paratrooper rifle would practically make up for the debt I would go into.

Please tell me they will be here one day.... I need to keep hoping....
 
SSD is still working out the production as I understand it. To prototype a gun is one thing, to set up to mass produce it is quite another.
 
Thay have built at least one though...
fg42_stempel_gross.gif
 
This is the one I'm waiting for and my girlfriend will kill me over..

Cant wait to see the looks on peoples faces when I'm hunting with it. Bahaha! Oh the joy to be had.
 
Last edited:
Got an answer from Johnone (always a great guy on the communication I might add)

Good morning;
Due to the unrealistic pricing we have decidied not import them....
They would sell for around $9,000.
Best Regards and thank you for your interest
John
Click to expand...

:(
 
$9000!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Is SSD on CRACK!?!

They wouldn't sell any more than a VERY small handfull at that price IMHO. I spend A LOT on this hobby, but that is beyond the pale for a repro. Even $3000 for a BD 38 is too much, though I did fork out for one, but 9K!?

I understand why John has opted out.
 
If you prepaid the $9K, I'll bet John would bring it in.

Considering an original sells for $105K-$150K in the States, it's as close and as cheap as you will get to owning one.
 
CU: This is NOT an original, nor is it a transferrable class 3 full auto since that does not exist in Canada.

9K is too much for what amounts to a modern commercial 8mm semi-auto whose rarity will only be dictated by the prohibitive price.
 
Claven2 said:
CU: This is NOT an original, nor is it a transferrable class 3 full auto since that does not exist in Canada.

9K is too much for what amounts to a modern commercial 8mm semi-auto whose rarity will only be dictated by the prohibitive price.
Click to expand...

I realize it's a repro, as is all of the SSD products, but if that's the price...not much you can do.

It's more than double that of a TNW MG34, and that's 8mm too, but with the coolness factor :cool:, it just might be worth it.

3X that of the BD38, and 3X that of the BD44, and about 4X that of the BD3008.

I think some people were holding off buying any of the SSD guns until the BD42 came out and was priced.
 
probably not - for the same reason as it was supposed why they don't make Gew43's... The originals cost less, or near the same what the new ones do.

AIA ran into that problem with their enfields - they're much higher quality, but they're also 3-5 times the price of most other g-vg condition pre-existing enfields.

OK - two questions that I may as well ask since I got this forum started:

1) any cool non restricted repro german weaponry available? I would have done unspeakable things for the FG42 to be available for $2000+/-

2) Is the BD-44 restricted? If so... I take it that it's because of the barrel length?

If so... how difficult would it be to have it arrive with a longer barrel?
 
jcbruno - I suspect that a quality reproduction K98k would cost somewhat more than a quality sporting rifle. There are more parts to be reproduced, more fitting to be done. Would there be a market for such a rifle?

$9000 for the BD42 is more than I thought it would be. Was sure it would be more than the 7.92X33s, but not triple. Would it sell at $5000? $6500?
 
H Wally said:
probably not - for the same reason as it was supposed why they don't make Gew43's... The originals cost less, or near the same what the new ones do.

AIA ran into that problem with their enfields - they're much higher quality, but they're also 3-5 times the price of most other g-vg condition pre-existing enfields.

OK - two questions that I may as well ask since I got this forum started:

1) any cool non restricted repro german weaponry available? I would have done unspeakable things for the FG42 to be available for $2000+/-

2) Is the BD-44 restricted? If so... I take it that it's because of the barrel length?

If so... how difficult would it be to have it arrive with a longer barrel?
Click to expand...

1) For non-restricted repro, pretty much just the Marstar Mg34.

2) Yep, it is restricted due to barrel length. You would have to contact Marstar or SSD for the possibility of a longer barrel model but for a small market like Canada, I wouldn't hold my breath. It would also look a bit weird, kind of like a CZ858/CZ57 kind of thing I guess.
 
H Wally said:
...AIA ran into that problem with their enfields - they're much higher quality, but they're also 3-5 times the price of most other g-vg condition pre-existing enfields....

2) Is the BD-44 restricted? If so... I take it that it's because of the barrel length?

If so... how difficult would it be to have it arrive with a longer barrel?
Click to expand...

I question that the AIA is "much higher quality" than an original No. 4. Compare quality of manufacture, of fit, materials and finish, with a brand new condition 1950 LB or one of the brand new No. 4 Mk. 2s from the British war reserve. The current value of an original No. 4 has nothing to do with its original cost of manufacture. At one stage during WW2, a LB No. 4 cost about $48 to make. What is that in terms of 2008 dollars? The AIA price reflects the fact that it is a new commercial product. The value of quality originals is driven by collector demand. Its apples and oranges.

The BDs are restricted on the basis of barrel length. IF it was worthwhile for SSD and Marstar to offer such a version, there is no reason why it could not be done. 18 5/8" versions might be easier to sell.
 
tiriaq said:
I question that the AIA is "much higher quality" than an original No. 4. Compare quality of manufacture, of fit, materials and finish, with a brand new condition 1950 LB or one of the brand new No. 4 Mk. 2s from the British war reserve. The current value of an original No. 4 has nothing to do with its original cost of manufacture. At one stage during WW2, a LB No. 4 cost about $48 to make. What is that in terms of 2008 dollars? The AIA price reflects the fact that it is a new commercial product. The value of quality originals is driven by collector demand. Its apples and oranges.

The BDs are restricted on the basis of barrel length. IF it was worthwhile for SSD and Marstar to offer such a version, there is no reason why it could not be done. 18 5/8" versions might be easier to sell.
Click to expand...

I stand corrected:redface:. Never paid much attention to AIA, but they at least look nice.

I guess once a company deviated from the original aspect, people would want it chambered in 7.62x39, etc etc etc. I just like playing with my guns in the woods and not at a stuffy range... plus I could buy half of another rifle for what range fees cost!

It's a tough call, because we want the fun toys, but it's so hard to justify the money on a repro restricted gun that is sometimes unfeedable. Partially why I like the idea of the stens with the fake suppressor on them - go wabbit hunting with one:D
 
Apart from the exotic appeal of the FG-42, its non-restricted status made the possibility of this reproduction particularly attractive. Not being limited to an approved range is a real selling point.
When the BD-44 was first being discussed there were many who wanted it in 7.62X39, and who seemed to think that this modification would require only slight, inexpensive modification.
A Mk. II Sten with a 18 5/8" barrel in a dummy casing is a bit of an awkward thing. Muzzle heavy and 40+ inches long. Chasing rabbits with one would certainly be fun, though. Something that cannot be done with the BD-38 or -3008. As far as that goes, why not chase rabbits with a Lee Enfield No. 2 Mk. IV, with fixed bayonet?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom