Thread: Asahi M40 A1
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Old December 21st, 2007, 18:40   #5
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Originally Posted by Skruface View Post
It's so rare because the Japanese police found that organized crime rings were buying them because they could be retrofitted to fire real bullets. There are a few in the hands of collectors outside of Japan, but in Japan the police confiscated and destroyed any they could find.

Also, Asahi made a special finned projectile (sort of like a blunted lawn dart) for these that was apparently much more aerodynamically stable.
Those guys are going to ruin it for everyone! What's next they're on You Tube?
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