Wolverine has the semi auto version of the FG-42, the SSD BD 42, listed in its June newsletter for $10K. Complete with crate, scope, bipod, bayonet and an assortment of mags.
Thanks John. Too bad the mags have to be pinned. Any thought on why the Germans only went with 20 round mags? I'm wondering why they didn't copy the Bren or Czech ZB mags.
Here's a picture of it, it was at Wolverines table @ the Calgary Gun Show for sale...
Pistol grip is slightly different than the one in the vid I think, very steep angle to it.
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Thanks for all your help fellas. I've since been in contact with John via email to hash out details. Thanks!
ZB26/30 magazines are 20 round capacity, as are the Inglis 8mm Bren magazines.
I had mine on the range last week. Amazing piece of engineering. It is very ammo sensitive. No surplus or Berdan primed cartridges. The 139gr Privi did not cycle the action. One mag won't seat, but that can be fixed with a file. The ejection whacks the mouth of the empty, and throws it 30' to the side. If I get it running right, it might just come out for the milsurp matches at EOHC/EOSC.
I had mine on the range last week. Amazing piece of engineering. It is very ammo sensitive. No surplus or Berdan primed cartridges. The 139gr Privi did not cycle the action. One mag won't seat, but that can be fixed with a file. The ejection whacks the mouth of the empty, and throws it 30' to the side. If I get it running right, it might just come out for the milsurp matches at EOHC/EOSC.
There IS a legal semi auto only version available, just like the DB-38 etc. I believe it is even the same company. I am also pretty sure that someone actually brought one in. I don't remember who,(Wolverine?), but it was $10,000+ and I don't know if it ever sold.