David Howell1707819947 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Not strictly a kit, I know; but I had one of these when I was around 7 or 8. (1967) I would love to have another one for my wall, for the sake of nostalgia. What are the chances? ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Howell1707819947 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hopefully the original post will appear here soon, once the picture of the actual model is approved by Airfix. I remember being given an Airfix FN rifle by my much older brother, who was in the army at the time (around 1965) and it was my pride and joy (times & attitudes to "toy guns" were very different then). The rifle used to fire silver plastic bullets from a spring loaded magazine which clipped in and out, just like the real thing and had a bayonet that could be fixed to the front of the barrel. This however, was the guns Achilles heel; and like many others, I managed to break off the slender barrel whilst "engaging the enemy at close quarters' ;o) I seem to recall, as a toy, it was pretty well detailed and "ahead of its time" with quite high production values, including a spring loaded carrying handle, again, just like the real thing. Ahhh! Nostalgia! I would love to have one of these again; to hang on my wall to remind me of simpler and the perhaps happier, care-free days of childhood. I would certainly buy one if it were ever produced again as a "limited edition". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bollig Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Would buy the rifle in a heartbeat.something I always wanted as a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McClumpha Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Had one as a nipper as did my little brother, would love to see it back and hanging on my wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_shrimpton Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I had one of those as a kid. Definitely not "politically correct" nowadays I suspect. I wonder if Airfix would be allowed to re-release it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal_9000 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 if they did release it no doubt it would have to be in bright orange or some other such colour for it to comply with current replica firearms rules i remember being a nipper and having one of these....wasnt there a Thompson smg too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteL Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Fantastic idea, I had one of these and the Thompson in 1970's. I guess it would have to be in bright orange or blue to get past the health and safety fascists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threepot900 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Would buy the rifle in a heartbeat.something I always wanted as a kidI can tell you there is one on the bay of e for $1800 US. - no I haven't missed a decimal point , but it is NOS and comes with 30 spare bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Payne1707819911 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 What scale was the rifle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The barrell snapped off mine, Airfix sent another which arrives with the barrel snapped off in the post, they sent another which arrived in the same condition, dad gave up after that and bodged it with glue (remember we didn't have superglue in those days) which would last for a few days.The onlt plus was I had 2 spare mags and loads of bullets. Last one I saw at toy fair was minty and was £200. I'd still rather have a Johnny Seven!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Garmonsway Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'd b keen for one of these, a bit of work and a decent paint job it would look fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finchibabe Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi, I'm new to the forum, came accross it when doing some research for my uncle. He lives in South Africa but he has one of these F.N. Rifle models. The model is in the UK with me, he's asked me to sell it as he is no longer in need of it. If anyone is interested feel free to make me an offer (though I'll have to speak to my uncle). I'll probably be listing it on a few forums as I think it may be against eBay rules to list it there.http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah96/Finchibabe3000/DSCF9641_zps0ry5ilcb.jpg Admin edit: Just a quick reminder that second hand selling isn't permitted on the Forum as it involves sharing private information on this publicly viewable Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacYates87 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I certainly wouldn't mind one should it be rereleased. Admin: what are the chances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Canell Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I had one. It was perfect but no box. I sold it on e-Bay about 6 years ago and got £80.If I recall correctly they were made in Israel so I guess the mold is still there if it stll exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the F-111C dude Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 A) in australia nerf guns painted black have started mass panic, even from kids playing in their yards.B) i cant see this as a re issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Stratford Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I love the concept, according to the box, of a 'safe bayonet'...THAT sounds like a health and safety idea if ever there was one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan ford Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well, speaking as someone who used to use the FN/FAL (or L1A1) to use the British designation as part of his weekend job, I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat! Of course, I'd much prefer a real one to hang on my wall but,I think that might be problematical!!. If I remember correctly, LS issued a small rangle of 1:1 replica firearms? Anybody confirm/correct me on this Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoFF03 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 If I remember correctly, LS issued a small rangle of 1:1 replica firearms? Anybody confirm/correct me on this They did, mainly automatic pistols like the Colt .45, Luger (2 versions) Walther P.38 which were the ones I remember making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshp 166 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I’ve currently got a black air fix fal rifle as talked about unfortunately without magazine bullets or clip on blade but the actual rifle has original sling and looks superb on the wall, anyone that cares about these please p m me, it’s not nostalgia for me as I’m 30 and could get a replica random for peanuts of the internet and have that on the wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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