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Old 06-14-2017, 03:07 PM
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Hello gentlemen,
Just for the fun of it, I post these 2 pictures of my 32 ACP Skorpion. The folding stock has been extended a little bit because I found the original one really too short to use it properly.
FYI, I only use factory ammo with FMJ bullets. It works well and it is a very nice tool for plinking.
You also see the original leather holster that allow the carrying of the SKORPION loaded with a 10 rounds magazine , and the leather holster for 2 additionnal 20 rounds magazine.
It is a quite common weapon but I really like it.
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Old 06-14-2017, 04:07 PM
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I sure like the older ones compared to the new ones. Looks like
fun. I assume you had to get a stamp for it?
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Old 06-14-2017, 04:33 PM
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If this is full auto, how does French law address that ? Are special permits needed?

I first encountered the Skorpion in a Modesty Blaise novel years ago and looked it up in gun books. A very interesting weapon.

I 've never seen one in person.
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Old 06-14-2017, 05:10 PM
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OOPS, France. Dumb question.
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Old 06-14-2017, 05:17 PM
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I saw only one, about 30 years ago. When I asked the Chief of Police (not my agency) what his plan were for it, he decided to keep it for himself. Unregistered, but I am sure he will register it if the rest of the amnesty is opened and he is still alive.
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This model is not full auto, this is not allowed by law here in France. This Skorpion is a semi automatic version, here we need a permit (valid for 5 years) and a shooting licence to be renewed (and paid) every year + a certificate from a doctor and a gun safe at home.
For hunting rifles: You need to pass an exam and then you have a hunting licence (for life), but you need to pay a tax every year to be entitled to hunt.

For the bad guys and for the terrorists, it's probably easier to have a gun...
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Old 06-15-2017, 07:19 PM
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Is a semi receiver available for sale in France.? I have a kit which I would assemble as a semi-auto here and then register it as a short barrel rifle if I could get a proper receiver that permits the stock attachment.
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Old 06-15-2017, 07:34 PM
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to italiansport : I think you could visit the site of Arsenal Military Sales and call them. They have a lot of equipment, it's not in France, it's in Belgium and the chance they speak American will be higher than in France.
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There is another shop, in France, that might provide this type of equipment, it's called Esistoire. You might also call them. ESIStoire - Vente d'objets militaires, armurerie
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Old 06-15-2017, 08:08 PM
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My friend said in Yugoslavia they're refered to as "chicken shooters" due to the 32acp.

Of course they were plentiful a few years ago and I just ignored them. Now I kinda would like to have one

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