Shoei are finally shipping their Gewehr 43 Air Blowback BB Rifle to those who have ordered this... "To all reservation customers, we finish all the shipment soon! Thank you very much for waiting for a long time! Will begin accepting orders for the second lot Soon. I will soon start accepting of the second lot! Customers who are in a rush must be be registered and should wait for cancellation of any first lot order."

We get to see the upcoming Shoei Gewehr 43 Air Blowback Rifle in action in this shoot test. Tomio posts on Facebook the video as they slowly build the rifle and it is something for collectors and reenactors to watch for. The Gewehr 43 also knowm as Kar 43 is is a 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Germany in 1943 and used in World War II...

The stock of the SHOEI FG42 Type 2 is now down to 6 units remaining. If you have been eyeing to get one, better do so before this batch is gone... "Greetings to all our devoted customers. The stock of FG42 Type 2 is 6pcs at last now. (As of February 4, 2017) About these stock, it is first come, first served! We will not be able to do manufacture of this model for a while from now on!

I am looking forward to receiving your order soon!

Looks like there is an opportunity to acquire a SHOEI FG42 Type 2 at a lower price with this update from Tomio... "After enteringDecember, the orders accelerated. The stock is at the last 14pcs now  as of December 6. About this stock, it is first come, first served! Also our Japanese Yens has decreased its value against many foreign currencies at the present time. Therefore, this is also a good opportunity for our foreign buyers to buy what is left at a lower price!
 

With the good reception since announcing the planned production of the SHOEI G43/Gewehr 43 Air Blowback Model, Tomio sends in news that they are now taking pre-orders... "Greetings to all our devoted customers! We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting pre-orders for our newest project - G43 Air blow back BB rifle.  This will be the first of its kind in the entire airsoft market in the world.

For German militaria collectors, Shoei has some news for you, a Shoei Gewehr 43 Air Blowback Model is in the works. Visit the Shoei website or Facebook page for more details and news of its progress.. "Dear Friends! Thank you very much for your continued interests.

Reenactors and militaria collectors looking for the most realistic FG42 Type 2 replica can check the Shoei FG42 Type 2. Tomio Matsumoto sent us a link showing operation of the shell ejecting replica including a takedown of the rifle. They are now taking orders for interested companies and collectors.

Update from Shoei regarding the Shoei ZFG42 Scope and Mount that they announced yesterday. This product is mainly for the Shoei FG42 Type 1 Rifle... "Dear Friends! Thank you very much for your continued interests. It seems that yesterday's 'my information' confused some customers. I am sorry!

Now, we manufacture/sell FG42 Type 2.  Yesterday’s 'my information' of the timing of the ZFG42 scope & mount, it is whether a for Type 1 or for a Type 2.

News from Shoei that they are in the initial stages of producing the ZFG42 scope and mount for owners of the Shoei and they want to get feedback on the colour and quantity that they need to manufacture... "Dear Friends, Thank you very much for your continued interests.

We will finish manufacture of FG42 Type 2 soon. And we are considering manufacture of the ZF4 scope & mount for FG42 Type 2 now. However, these manufactures will take time again.

For those waiting for the release of the Shoei FG42 Type 2, the sale of the models will is now open in this update they sent to us... "Dear Friends! Thank you very much for your continued interests. We started sale of FG42 Type 2 at the beginning of this month. Fortunately, the sale is good.

For the customers who already purchased, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!