Here's some gossip for ya

[Sigismund]

The first Fg-42 (BD-42) first generation rifle is now in Canada. It is pending RCMP approval before we get to see them on the shelves. Only 20 or so are being imported into Canada. 50 overall have been made.

These rifles are VERY cool. I haven't been this excited about a new rifle, ever. Way out of my price range, but I find myself thinking of little else.

They come with proper 20 round mags, pinned of course, as well as a zf4 optic mount, which slides onto the top of the receiver, and sits on top of the rear iron sights. The sights fold down, much like the front sight on a MG34.

The integrated bi-pod and bayonet, and the overall ergonomics are very interesting. Feels very good and controlable in your shoulder, and the length of pull is also easy to used to. Your oppsite hand is so close to your shooting hand that it feels similar to a Tavor in terms of feel. The sight picture is very different from what we usually see on German firearms.

Overall, getting to fondle a rifle you usually only get to see in museums is a rare and special occasion. Getting to shoot one on a regular basis would be something else, thats for certain.

I'm not going to post any pictures, nor comment on who's bringing them in, or the exact retail price. As I dont want to burden the importer before the RCMP has done their part.

But, I thought I'd share the excitement with my fellow milsurp collectors. As I find this rifle one of the most exciting new items that I have ever seen.

It's not like you get to handle a fg42 everyday... We'll, most of us dont

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[Stevo]

Hmmm.....interesting. The last rumour I heard was that the FG-42s weren't going to be brought in, due to the huge sticker price. I can't remember if it was $5k or $8k that was bandied about.

What version are these modeled on? The early wood furniture version or the later sheet metal?

[Sigismund]

Hmmm.....interesting. The last rumour I heard was that the FG-42s weren't going to be brought in, due to the huge sticker price. I can't remember if it was $5k or $8k that was bandied about.

What version are these modeled on? The early wood furniture version or the later sheet metal?

These are the Gen 1. Looks like this:

[Badger]

Check out this Reference Thread - Poulins and James Julia Auctions (March 7-11, 2008) (click here)

How about this FG42 for expensive...

FG42 SECOND MODEL sold for $149,500 U.S. (click here)

Regards,
Badger

[Stevo]

Sure, it's nice. But can I mount a Picatinny rail and an ACOG?

These are the Gen 1. Looks like this:

[Warren]

No Picatinny rail, but if you have a bit of spare cash you can mount a VAMPIRE scope.. By spare cash I speaking of 50k or so...out of my snack bracket.

[Sigismund]

Thats the thing, as badger pointed out, the real ones now cost up to 150.000! Making these reproductions a bargain!

[Sigismund]

If your in Calgary, the BD-42 is on the rack at TSE, go down and play with it. The price tag is only 9997...

[Claven2]

I like it, but the price is too rich for me.

[Sigismund]

I like it, but the price is too rich for me.

I agree. But I applaud TSE for bringing them in. TSE isnt big on Milsurps (well.. technically the bd42 isnt a milsurp), so to bring in the BD42, of all odd things, makes for a new interesting time. I have had the chance to fondle this thing extensively, disasseble it, etc, and I really want one. But there is no way I am going to fork up that much dough for a rifle. But I still find myself thinking about it from time to time.

But, in all honesty, Id buy a bd38, bd44, and a tnw mg34 long before pulling out the green for one of these.