After a rather modest (but very fruitful) booth at last year’s IWA trade show in Nuremberg (SVT-40 and SKS from S&T at IWA 2025), S&T Armament prepared a whole range of its own replicas for this year’s edition, including both modern and historical designs.
Historical replicas
S&T Armament is definitely leading the way here with its extensive line of spring-powered bolt-action rifle replicas. Enthusiasts can choose from several variants of the British Lee-Enfield, the Japanese Type 38 in both carbine and rifle versions, as well as Soviet Mosin Nagant M1938 rifles.
We also haven’t forgotten about the upcoming releases of AEG replicas of the SKS and SVT-40, which were shown in previous years. Work on the replicas themselves has already been completed, and currently the focus is on refining additional accessories for them.
The range of other historical AEG replicas has also been refreshed. In the case of German ones, many changes were introduced within the MP40 family, including a revised final steel finish. In addition to the classic MP-40, there is now also the MP41 with a wooden stock. Another example of an update is the STG-44, now offered in a refined version with a new external finish similar to the MP40.
When asked about another hot topic—the FG-42 replica—we received some information, but the only detail we can share is the expected project completion within 6 months.
For fans of British designs, alongside the Lee-Enfield rifle replicas, replicas of the STEN submachine gun were also prepared in the IIS variant, featuring an integrated suppressor housing a BB tracer unit, as well as either a skeleton stock or a pistol grip. Interestingly (and useful for airsoft players), both the STEN, MP40, and Beretta M12 replicas use the same magazines (with only minor visual differences), offering broader possibilities, for example, for reenactors.
At the booth, we could also take a look at replicas of more modern designs, which are already available on the market.
Photos: WMASG, Shooting Media
