GlockworkOrange Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Not heard much about this, but saw it on KTW's website today and thought I'd share. They're making a nice looking Spencer Repeating Rifle, probably the most expensive springer ever at 185,000 Yen (without tax) - that means it'll cost over £1100/$1800. They're only making 200, and it appears to be all metal/wood (as expected for that price). Looks like a lot of engineering has gone into it. http://ktw-co.gonna.jp/spencer_carbine.html Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 its a real shame that these japanese guns are so held back by their nanny state. anyone that would want to actually use that would be stuck plinking at 290FPS and wouldn't be able to upgrade it. Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Not to mention, for a collector's item like this, and for $1800, you'd want everything that's steel in reality to be steel, but from my understanding that's not something they are allowed to do. Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Paraphrasing time Specs:Length: 970mm Weight 2.4kg Caliber 6mm BB Magazine Capacity: 35 RoundsSystem: Lever action, air-cockingMaterial: Iron, Brass, Aluminum, "Soft Metal"Stock: American walnutPrice: 185,000 Yen ( Excl. Tax ) 200 pcs limited editionDate of sales: Feb 2014 The CNC'd internal frame looks SECHSY Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 its a real shame that these japanese guns are so held back by their nanny state. anyone that would want to actually use that would be stuck plinking at 290FPS and wouldn't be able to upgrade it. They're Korean actually, so more like 240fps. Just look at how thin the coils are on that spring. Also, a Spencer that doesn't load from the butt stock which is it's iconic feature?!? FOR SHAME! Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Now to buy all 200 and re-enact some classic battling fun . As much as I am a fan of some classic rifles not going to float my boat at over £1000. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
ED-SKaR Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 In before Tercell or JG make a 700fps clone. Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonfodder80 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 As much as I am a fan of some classic rifles not going to float my boat at over £1000. This. IMO if I'm paying a 4 figure sum for something to shoot then I'm going to need a FAC Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 OMG that is one lovely looking rifle. Want one but not for $1800 - the real steel replicas are cheaper FFS. So <cue the haters> here's fingers crossed for an ACM clone that can kick out over 350fps. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 700fps clone. If it were a gas system maybe. But on spring? Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
ED-SKaR Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 If it were a gas system maybe. But on spring? Good luck. Wouldn't put it past them . Link to post Share on other sites
jv83 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I thought KTW were Japanese and Dong San ( or something to that extent?) were Korean versions of some of their cheaper guns? I would love a Spencer but that price tag is insane. Maybe if they made a cheaper version Volante will make a gas conversion like he did with the Winchester? Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Isn't Dongsan and KTW one and the same though? I believe they ditched the earlier name (Dongsan) from sounding funny in the western world. Link to post Share on other sites
swatti Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Think how much potential this "concept" could have on the lever-action rifles allready out now. Ive been hoping to build one as i now have access to a basic metal workshop. Suppose the sylinder was made larger or different shape as in larger bore it would pump out 400+ fps easy... Hmm. Time to ficure out how that cnc-machine works. Lots of blinky buttons and like bazillion drill-heads. Link to post Share on other sites
Colin_The+Ferret Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Bet someone will try and Magpul it Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 i would if it wasn't $1800 Link to post Share on other sites
tquilha Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The Spencer is nice, but I'm still hoping the chinese will make another batch of Winchesters... Link to post Share on other sites
Colin_The+Ferret Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 ... And a Martini Henry please. Link to post Share on other sites
kojak Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 The piston looks a lot like the one in the the Zeta Lab Mosin Nagant. Link to post Share on other sites
AliceHKfan Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I kinda really want one...in the article the mentioned the NHK's drama called Yae no Sakura I think Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 BOOM! Review from Japanese website: http://gungineer.matrix.jp/airgun/air/KTW/spencer/spencer.htm Link to post Share on other sites
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