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abec1989
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Location: swansea
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 Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: MY COLLECTION |
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HI I AM 17 AND I STARTED TO COLLECT DEACTIVATED WEAPONS IN FEBUARY I HAVE
WW2 VICKERS MACHINE GUN I PAID £460
WW2 RUSSIAN MAXIM MACHINE GUN I PAID £399
WW2 LEE ENFIELD NO4 RIFLE I PAID £130
STEN GUN I PAID £130
AND I HAVE A LAW66 ROCKET LAUNCHER I PAID £50
ARE THESE GOOD PRICES
AND HAS ANYONE GOT A VICKERS WATER CONDENSER TIN FOR SALE
THANK YOU AARON EVANS |
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NeilMac
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| Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know about the MGs but a live No.4 is betweeen £130-250. (more for something really special) Why not get an FAC and have a real one?
The real test when buying anything is "have you got £xx of satisfaction for your money"? (unless you're doing it as a business of course)
I've just shelled out £4053 for a TRG22 with a Schmidt und Bender 5-25x56 scope.
I anticipate deriving a great deal of pleasure from shooting it! (Starts tomorrow!)
Then again, in terms of value for money, the BSA Sportsman 15 22RF bolt action rifle that I paid £6 for has not only given me a great deal of shooting enjoyment but has also provided a lot of enjoyable dinners! I'm still astonished that I once shot a (witnessed) 3 round 1/2" group at 175 yards with it. 6x scope off a sandbag. I doubt I could repeat the feat but it showed the quality of the rifle.
I 'm not into de-acts myself, I hate to see great engineering mutilated.
Best wishes,
Neil Mac' |
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cybershooters
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They seem like reasonable prices to me.
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abec1989
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
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Location: swansea
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:36 am Post subject: FAC |
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thanks foy your reply
how much will a FAC be and how old do i have to be to have one.
and where can i use a firearm i think there are no clubs in swansea.
thank you aaron evans |
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JonathanL
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Joined: 02 Jul 2006
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Location: North East
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:55 am Post subject: Re: FAC |
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| abec1989 wrote: | thanks foy your reply
how much will a FAC be and how old do i have to be to have one.
and where can i use a firearm i think there are no clubs in swansea.
thank you aaron evans |
You can have an FAC at 14 but can't purchase anything on it until you are 17. Costs £56 at present I think, applicaion is you local police. You will also need to figure in costs such cabinet, etc.
J. |
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Mick F
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: FAC |
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| abec1989 wrote: | thanks foy your reply
how much will a FAC be and how old do i have to be to have one.
and where can i use a firearm i think there are no clubs in swansea.
thank you aaron evans |
As J says, you can have an FAC at 14. Have a look at:
http://www.essex.police.uk/services/s_fa_08.php
It costs £50 for the grant (J had it wrong) and £40 to renew. It lasts 5 years.
For clubs in the Swansea area try the NRA on: 01483 797777.
I know it's a bit long winded, but if you have a look at the guidance, it'll give you an idea of the criteria:
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-and-publications/publication/operational-policing/HO-Firearms-Guidance.pdf
Cheers
Mick Fidgeon:-)
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JonathanL
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: FAC |
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| Quote: | | It costs £50 for the grant (J had it wrong) and £40 to renew. It lasts 5 years. |
Rub it in why don't you 
I'm sure there's a six somewhere relating to FAC's - variation to increase numbers?
J. |
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Mick F
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: FAC |
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| JonathanL wrote: | | Quote: | | It costs £50 for the grant (J had it wrong) and £40 to renew. It lasts 5 years. |
Rub it in why don't you
I'm sure there's a six somewhere relating to FAC's - variation to increase numbers?
J. |
Yes, you're right, £26 to vary a certificate which increases the amount of firearms:
http://www.essex.police.uk/services/s_fa_04.php
| Quote: | Variation of Fees Order 2000 [S.I. 2000/3148]
Fees applicable to grants or renewals from 1st January, 2001 are:
Firearms Certificates (Valid for 5 years)
Grant of firearm certificate
£50.00
Renewal of firearm certificate
£40.00
Variation of a firearm certificate (other than when it is renewed at the same time) so as to increase the number of firearms to which the certificate relates
£26.00
Replacement of a firearm certificate which has been lost or destroyed.
£ 9.00
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Shot Gun Certificates (Valid for 5 years)
Grant of Shot Gun Certificate
£50.00
Renewal of Shot Gun Certificate
£40.00
Replacement of Shot Gun Certificate which has been lost or destroyed
£ 8.00
Renewal of Shot Gun Certificate which expires at the same time as a firearms certificate (co-terminous)
£10.00
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Explosives Certificates
Acquire and keep (valid for 3 years)
Free
Acquire only (valid for 1 year)
Free
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Dealer Registration (Valid for 3 years)
Initial registration of a person as a firearms dealer
£150.00
Triennial re registration as a firearms dealer
£150.00
Game Fair etc., if principal place of business is in another Police Force area.
£ 12.00
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Club Approvals
Home Office Club Approval
(valid for 6 years)
£84.00
Firearm Certificate for Home Office approved club
(valid for 5 years)
Free
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Visitors Permits
Application for a single Visitors Permit
£12.00
Group application for a Visitors Permit (5 to 20 people) |
Cheers
Mick Fidgeon:-)
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cybershooters
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It used to be £56, it was dropped to £50 a few years ago, IIRC.
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twobells
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: MY COLLECTION |
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| abec1989 wrote: |
AND HAS ANYONE GOT A VICKERS WATER CONDENSER TIN FOR SALE
THANK YOU AARON EVANS |
http://www.thegunner.net/vickers.htm
Try these guys and good luck with the FAC.
tb
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