MKb42 Shoei.

I have folded and have contacted Shoei in Japan about finding me one - I thought I might find one second hand, but no such luck.

Tomio Matsumoto was very helpful, and said he will look one out, and, as I am not in need of the box or accessories or additional items, that one might be able to materialize from spare parts on hand.

I have the FG42 and MP44 made by Shoei, and they are great replicas, and even though my collection has really focused on real firearms, primarily German pre-1945, and a collection that now includes three MP44s - I think it is time to add the one that started it all.
I will very likely never own a real Mkb42(H) - and when you read as much about these weapons as I do, the collection seems lacking without one to examine.

I will post here when this becomes a reality - a good decision I think.

Excellent decision mate, the Shoei's are fantastic models just a pity they are so expensive but you get what you pay for. I have held a few and always been impressed and a much better choice than a deac that costs twice as much and is welding together. Hope you have luck in getting a good one.

If I had access to a deactivated Mkb42(h) I would definitely buy it

The most I have seen in 20 years here was the lower receiver, as a relic! (I have never seen a parts kit for a '42, ever.)- obviously there are the auction example transferables at $50K - but for what I do, and my budget, Shoei is the best.

I am still collecting real MP44's - different factory mags - Kurz ammo by factory batch date - accessories.
After about a decade deciding I just now feel the Shoei '42 fits into that collection.

Just had a look at the Shoei GBB version on the Tokyo Hobby website. Looks nice. I take it this is not the version you're looking for though!???

No, I don't really do the airsoft thing.

I have asked for the replica gun, the mechanism and design are what interest me.

I have real guns to take to the range, that sort of mitigates any potential interest in shooting plastic BB's - but, I fully understand their appeal, just not for me.

Also, new manufactured Privi 8x33mm is available again here, and it's cheaper than 7.62mm NATO, so fun to shoot

That sounds like exciting and fun work -

I don't really shoot the caps - but, understand the appeal, too. I'd love to see details of 8ace's work.

I wouldn't mind attempting to do with it, what someone did with the Shoei MP44 I have, which was to swap out almost everything that was possible (legally) with real steel parts - but we'll see if it's even possible to find any Mkb42 parts.