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I would buy one if they were reasonably priced, but there are less than 120 in the USA that Century Arms imported in the 80s-
These are extremely collectible, but replacement parts are... well... non existant. Also, the G1 famas uses a proprietary magazine and will not accept stanag mags. The F1 model only works with the older M193 (55 grain) 5.56x45mm ammunition too. The french are even considering dumping the weapon-
According to a guy who owns one-
"The Semi-Auto FAMAS is called the MAS.223 and was Imported many years ago by Century Arms.
There are only about 100/120 Imported......Most likely a "One Time" shipment and These few tooks YEARS to sell. In 1988 the FAMAS was $995...... The FAMAS is almost impossible to mount Optics, so you better like Iron Sights. They shoot very well, handling is Very Good, very compact, very Sharp recoil, but stays well on target."
The famas works by using a very unique lever delayed blowback system that I find interesting (delayed blowback has always been interesting to me)-
Anyways, I just posted this thread because I was perusing gunbroker and came across one... for $8,000
Now if I had the cash, I might just buy the thing! Keep in mind that these would have been imported prior to the Bush import ban, so they would not be a modern day century hack job, but 100% correct from Felin!
These are extremely collectible, but replacement parts are... well... non existant. Also, the G1 famas uses a proprietary magazine and will not accept stanag mags. The F1 model only works with the older M193 (55 grain) 5.56x45mm ammunition too. The french are even considering dumping the weapon-
According to a guy who owns one-
"The Semi-Auto FAMAS is called the MAS.223 and was Imported many years ago by Century Arms.
There are only about 100/120 Imported......Most likely a "One Time" shipment and These few tooks YEARS to sell. In 1988 the FAMAS was $995...... The FAMAS is almost impossible to mount Optics, so you better like Iron Sights. They shoot very well, handling is Very Good, very compact, very Sharp recoil, but stays well on target."
The famas works by using a very unique lever delayed blowback system that I find interesting (delayed blowback has always been interesting to me)-
Anyways, I just posted this thread because I was perusing gunbroker and came across one... for $8,000
Now if I had the cash, I might just buy the thing! Keep in mind that these would have been imported prior to the Bush import ban, so they would not be a modern day century hack job, but 100% correct from Felin!
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