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Custom Hyperframe AGD Automag

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Another of Benji's Automags, this unique setup features a one pieces aluminum receiver, aluminum battery pack, drop forward and on off asa, with what looks like a Shadow Rail and a ULE body on top. Set up with an Emag valve, and an OTP Autococker barrel.

This setup actually looks really well done, from the quick look I had.
And after a little more digging on the Automags dot org, I found a thread where the original owner documented the creation.

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?255839-A-Hyperframe-Mag-unlike-anything-you-ve-seen-before

Benji's custom Hyperframe Automag, right side. Benji's custom Hyperframe Automag, right side.

Upon closer inspection, the frame is a custom hyper frame, the battery case holds two 9 volt batteries. The foregrip is also cut to allow air to come in the left side and exit the right side heading to the E-Mag valve. The rail has an on off rotational switch and the trigger is shaped like a tuna blade.

Left side of Hyper Framed Automag with one piece frame, battery pack, drop and asa. Left side of Hyper Framed Automag with one piece frame, battery pack, drop and asa.

The wood panels and foregrip are also neat and give it a little bit of an old school look when placed on the Hyper Framed mag.


WGP Ammo Box Neoprene Cover

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Here is an Ammo box with a neoprene cover. You find these occasionally. This one sold off the site a couple weeks back. 

Side view of Ammo Box neoprene cover. Side view of Ammo Box neoprene cover.

You can see it's stitched together and looks homemade. The neoprene is the same style you would fine on 7oz tank covers and vl-2000 / revolution loader covers.

Back view of Ammo Box neoprene cover and stitching. Back view of Ammo Box neoprene cover and stitching.

The back portion had a tab of velcro and there was likely a top piece that somehow attached. I haven't come across too many of these neoprene covers but there are all kinds of wild modifications that people would do to ammo boxes such as cut the sides open and put foam inside and then glue them, and more rational modifications such as add butler creek scope covers as flip up lids.

Find ammo boxes on baccipaintball at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/gear/hoppers/140-rds-and-smaller-loaders/wgp-ammo-boxes.html

And find the product page for this cover that sold at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/gea361.html

Shooting a Paintball Lever Action Rifle - Sheridan Based KL

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We recorded this video shooting a G&H Customs' KL Lever action Sheridan rifle back in the summer of 2014 along with a series of other videos.

I had originally planned on not releasing this video since I don't show my target, and my continuity is a little screwed up between takes, but the cycling of the lever is almost hypnotic so I figured it might as well go live.

Right side view of G and H Customs' KL-20 Lever action rifle. Right side view of G and H Customs' KL-20 Lever action rifle.

As I mention above, this brass rifle is a KL lever action paintball rifle. Similar to a pump action KP, which was originally built by Sheridan for PMI. 

Full left side view of KL-20 Lever action rifle built by G and H customs. Full left side view of KL-20 Lever action rifle built by G and H customs.

But this particular rifle was built off the lower tube of a Sheridan pellet rifle using a cartridge valve and the stock features an enclosed lever action cocking mechanism.
Jake "Spydrmn" Helfer and Bret "BretG" Golihew built these rifles, under the name of G&H Customs.

Underside view of KL's lever action plate, stamped with KL-20 on it. Underside view of KL's lever action plate, stamped with KL-20 on it.

When I traveled to Living Legends in 2012 I met Jake Helfer and he asked if I was interested in a lever action rifle. Typically Jake and Bret built these rifles for customers, but in this case, Jake already had the rifle built for himself. I mailed him a money order a few weeks later and he sent me KL20.

Right side view of KL-20's receiver profile. Right side view of KL-20's receiver profile.

Jake and Bret are no longer taking custom work (as far as I know) but while they were building rifles they constructed them out of brass and stainless and each was pretty much totally custom.

Left side lever action profile of KL-20. Left side lever action profile of KL-20.

They featured unique features such as flip up sights, front sights, thadapters, custom "Jake" bolts, and a few even featured Brassballs custom wood stocks.

Close up of Thadapter. Close up of Thadapter.

This rifle, KL-20, features a left side feedtube, a brass block sight, one of Jake's bolts, a front wedge sight and is built around a Sheridan Cartridge valve.

Back view of Thadapter and Rifle. Back view of Thadapter and Rifle.

Special thanks to Videographer Nicki Bacci, and eventually you can look forward to another, more detailed 4K video with the target showing.

Back view of KL-20 Lever action rifle. Back view of KL-20 Lever action rifle.

And in the meantime enjoy a couple more KL and lever action videos in the following playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TcVXNbEXq0&index=1&list=PLJC7papTosfV4m_vZzx_O0wszgPE7dMMA

And find G&H Customs on mcb at:
http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/g-h-customs/

And find more articles on G & H Customs at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/g-and-h-customs

Pro-Team Products VMX Kit Quick Strip

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Another video from the series of paintgun breakdown that Benji and I recorded in October / November of 2015. This segment focuses in on a beautiful VM-68 with a VMX body kit on it that Benji has had on his wall for the last year or so.

In this minute and a half video I show how quickly the bolt and hammer can be quick stripped from the VMX kit and then how simple reassembly is. These VMX kits are a pretty neat alternative to the stock VM-68 body but they still have so much aluminum on them.

The vertical asa and the side tap is a nice touch but I don't really think I've seen one setup with a elegant use of the side tap. 
And the barrel threads are pmi 3 / vm-68.

Find VM-68 parts for sale at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/semi/vm-68.html

And VM-68 articles at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/vm68

Benji always has a ton of rare and classic pumps, semis, and electros, as well as everything in between for sale so check out his ebay, pbn and mcb links below. Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/bigb_pb

Find Benji on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/malgamyjr

PSI M-16 Stinger Silencer / Raincover

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Early this year I found a seller in Canada offering a small selection of old pump parts for the Pursuit Supplies International M-16 Stinger pump paintball marker.

Two pump handles from the PSI M-16 Stinger and a front sight. Two pump handles from the PSI M-16 Stinger and a front sight.

Pictured above are the included pumps handles and a front sight that were obviously from the PSI M-16 Stinger. I believe the sight is cast and the handles are plastic or milled pvc, but I haven't handled them in a few months so I'm not totally sure.

But one items that wasn't as obvious was a black and grey PVC and Delrin piece. It looked like a raincover but I wasn't sure if it was home made?
After receiving it and examining it, it's now clear that it was a piece offered with the M-16 Stinger, that fit the .62 caliber brass barrel.

March 1990 scan from Paintball Sports International showing the M-16 Stinger and the PVC / ABS silencer. March 1990 scan of a Pursuit Supplies International ad from Paintball Sport International. This ad show the M-16 Stinger along with a similar Silencer / Raincover.

Looking though advertisement scans for another Pursuit Supplies International article, I found this ad which appeared in the March of 1990 issue of Paintball Sports International magazine.

The M-16 Stinger ad lists contact details for Lyle Kuchmak, who distributed PSI out of Canada, and the Silencers featured directly above must have come with some M-16 Stingers. These could have been made locally to Kuchmak or made by Steve Constable and his associates at Pursuit Supplies International in New Zealand and imported.

Grant Fraser's PSI Commando / M-16 Stinger. Right. Grant Fraser's PSI Commando / M-16 Stinger. Right side view.

The above M-16 Stinger was purchased from Grant Fraser in New Zealand and imported several years back.  The Silencer / Raincover fits on it perfectly and the combo shoots decently with .62 cal.
I recorded a shooting video back in July/August 2015 and will be posting a video in a couple months when I get around to editing it. Unfortunately the .62 caliber I have is extremely hard.

Find a longer article on Pursuit Supplies International and Steve Constable at http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/steve-constable-and-early-new-zealand-paintball-history

And find more PSI articles at http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/pursuit-supplies-international

30% Off BacciPaintball Black Friday Sale

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BacciPaintball 30% off black friday sale BacciPaintball 30% off black friday sale.

I'm going hiking today but if you're stuck waiting in line to get into home depot and get 20 percent off a bag of zip tiles or new shower head why not spend a few minutes browsing BacciPaintball.com on your mobile and receive 30 percent off. I know, BacciPaintball.com is awful on mobile, so why not give up your spot in line and drive home and place an order on the comfort of your personal computer?

And with the 30 percent off savings you can now afford to buy a gallon of WD-40 or some other horrible rust remover!

Questions email me and I will answer then when I get back. 
Pictured is a classic 1988 Termite, which is not for sale.

As always, the site calculates shipping too high on small items so if you would like a shipping refund please email me after ordering.
Thanks!
-Dan

Scream Patch c. 1990?

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Scream patch, c. 1989-91, from the collection of Michael Karman. Scream patch, c. 1989-91, from the collection of Michael Karman.

This patch came from the collection of Michael Karman, who played on Scream, based out of Illinois, as well as Aftershock, Farside and James Gang. This patch likely dates to sometime in between 1989 and 1991 when Scream merged with the Lords to form Aftershock.
Karman now plays with Northwest Rogue.

On the Team Aftershock website, Scream's history is described by (likely) Renick Miller.
"Scream was a younger up and coming team. They had finished second to the Lords of Discipline in a couple large national events as well as local event, just not having the experience or horse power of the Lords." ... "Scream played a fast aggressive game, never intimidated by stronger teams they always took their game to their opponent winning and losing along the way but always staying true to the push forward style of play."
Find the source for this quote and more on Scream, the Lords' and Aftershock's history at:
http://www.teamaftershock.com/history.htm

Find this post on instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/p/-w3DVji2I_/

Chris Iaquinta on the Old School Paintball Big Game

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Here is the first video from a series that we recorded at Chris Iaquinta's Old School Paintball Big Game on November 8th, 2015 at SC Village. In this video Chris Iaquinta, who organized the event, and plans to hold subsequent games of the same theme, recaps the highlights from the day.
Find out about future Old School Paintball Big Game events at: http://www.oldschoolpb.com

With over 120 players attending Chris' first inaugural game, I would say it was a pretty good turnout.

In the video, Chris names a few of the players who came out to the game, including Rodney Squires of the Good, the Bad, and the Deadly, Bryon Benini, Rick Cendejas, Michael Baird of the Ironmen, and Mark Knopp of Kwik Maxx and Avalanche. But many other players joined the event including Robert Anderson, of Black Sunday and Team Image, Sonny Lopez of the Los Angeles Hitmen, Sonny Phommarine, of Team America and the So Cal Stock Group, Frank Figerell, of Navarone and many others.

Bud Orr also attended and actually helped set up the display behind Chris in the video! 

For dates and info on the next Old School Big Game check out Chris' site, which is directing to his Old School Paintball Big Game facebook group in the meantime, at http://www.oldschoolpb.com and contact Chris for info on the Old School Paintball Big Game Jerseys if you're interested!


Mean Gene on the Slice Pump Kit from Autocockerparts

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In this video, Gene "Mean Gene" Stein talks about his modular Slice Pump kit for the Worr Game Product Sniper 2, Mini, Empire Sniper, T2 and as Gene demonstrates, the Karnivor.
Find the Slice pump kit for sale at http://www.autocockerparts.com/autococker-pump-kits-s/1821.htm

Gene is holding a Karnivor set up with his Slice Kit and shows how the slices come together and are taken apart and what the internal structure of the kit consists of.

Gene explains that his kit is "modular" because it can grow or shrink in length by adding a different set of internal rods or a different banjo rod off the front of the body.
The front and back of the Slice Pump Kit are aluminum and the internals rods are stainless steel. The actual slices are delrin and there is a teflon sleeve which kit moves on when pumped.

The pump arms (that connect to the Autococker's back block) are offered in stainless or black anodized aluminum and can be selected on the site.
Gene explains that the pump kit has a "real smooth pump stroke" since the stainless guide is moving on teflon.

Gene will soon be offering colored slices so customers can customize their kit based on the color pattern of the Autococker based pump (Sniper 2, Mini, Karnivor, Empire Sniper and T2) the will be equipping.

The Slices being offered currently are milled from delrin, but Gene mentioned the possibility in the future to be able to 3d print slices which could make a variety of exciting options available.

To purchase a Slice Pump Kit check out Autocockerparts dot com's pump kit page at:
http://www.autocockerparts.com/autococker-pump-kits-s/1821.htm

And for some awesome examples of the Slice kit in in anodized aluminum, check out Niche Paintball's page on the Element paintgun. Some aluminum Slice Pump Kits are knurled and anodized to match the fades on Niche's pumps.
http://nichepaintball.com/element/

For more videos from the Old School Paintball Big Game at SC Village on November 8th, 2015 at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJC7papTosfWueq8epPWWD0HYFJiin5XH

Chuck Link's Vintage Tiger Stripe Products and Pursuit Products Camouflage

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Chuck Link, of Paladin, Music City Hooters, Lightning Strike and KY / TN Stock Group, sent over these photos of some of his vintage Tiger Stripe Products and Pursuit Products camouflage clothing items that are still in his collection.

Tags on inside of "Advisor Cut" Tiger Stripe jacket. Photo courtesy Chuck Link. Tags on inside of "Advisor Cut" Tiger Stripe jacket. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

A couple years back Chuck sent a ton of his old paintball shirts and camos to me since he thought he wouldn't be playing any more. But with the creation of KY / TN Stock Group by he and Robert Riemenschneider, Chuck has re kindled his love for paintball.

Front view of Chuck Links' Pursuit Products Realtree® pullover. Front view of Chuck Links' Pursuit Products Realtree® pullover.

Recently while digging around for wardrobes to wear in videos, I came across Chuck's Lightning Strike Realtree Camouflage pullover and thought he might want it back.

Music City Hooters Music City Hooters c.1990 at Masters. Chuck is pictures upper row right side a pair of Tiger Stripe jacket and pants and holding his Whipper Snapper mask with camo'd helmet combo.

Sure enough Chuck was excited by my offer and we talked a little about the camos that he and his various teams wore over the years. He also took a few more photos of camouflage clothing items he still owns, a few of which help offer insight on Vintage Tiger Stripe Products and Pursuit Products made by Tim Schloss.

"Realtree®" logo incorporated into camouflage of pullover. "Realtree®" logo incorporated into camouflage of Chuck's pullover.

Chuck explained that the Realtree camo pullover he sent me was "actually a Pursuit Products jersey, [which was] Tim Schloss' company after Tiger Stripe Products. Realtree camo became all the rage in the early to mid 90's." 
I've often wondered whether pullovers I've come across were genuine products from Tiger Stripe Products and Pursuit Products when they don't have any branding on them and sure enough Chuck's pull over lacked a Pursuit Products tag.

V Neck on genuine Pursuit Products Realtree pullover. V Neck on genuine Pursuit Products' Realtree pullover.

Chuck remembers receiving his set of Realtree camos from Pursuit Products, with a gift certificate he received as part of "the "Best Ref" award one year at the Splat-1 National Indoor Championships. I think it was like $150 to $200 worth of stuff. I got the jersey, pants, a carry bag (like a helmet bag), and a custom made Anorak parka, which I still have, unused/unworn."

The Realtree camo pullovers were Lightning Strike's first "official" team camouflage and Chuck thinks that the referee award was "probably 1994 or 96."

Team Lightning Strike and Mid South Paintball Association (MSPA) patch on left shoulder of Realtree pullover. Team Lightning Strike and Mid South Paintball Association (MSPA) patch on left shoulder of Realtree pullover.

Although Chuck wasn't sure of the exact year, he remembers that the "All Americans won that year because they all came and shook my hand when I got the award from Randy [Baxter]. But According to Chuck, the "All American's won several years on a row" so he wasn't certain on the exact year he got the award.
"I was a head field ref the next year after ( head ref on one crew) so I wasn't eligible for another award. They generally went to the regular refs in the trenches.

He recall that after the Splat 1 Indoor Championships he "ordered the Pursuit Products [Realtree camouflage pullover] jersey, pants, bag and anorak all at the same time. The tourney was always in February so probably ordered in March and I think it took a couple of months so maybe may I receivied in the order."

Full front profile of Anorak all weather pull over. Full front profile of Anorak all weather pull over. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

I hadn't heard the term Anorak before, so Chuck clarified that Anorak was the term used for the typical hooded drawstring pullovers, with the velcro pouch on the front.
"Anorak is a type of garment [similar to a Pull Over]. The brand on this one is Pursuit Products but it only has a generic tag...I had it custom made by them....this item was not in their list of stuff they made."

Full view of Anorak pullover with Tiger Stripe Camouflage pocket pulled out. Full view of Anorak pullover with Tiger Stripe Camouflage pocket pulled out. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

Link was thinking that this Realtree anorak would work for using to play in bad weather but never ended up playing with it. He writes, "I had intended to use this when we had tourneys in wet weather but never did."

Inner pocket of Anorak Parka with Tiger Stripe Lining. Inner pocket of Anorak Parka with Tiger Stripe Lining. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

I asked if Pursuit Products added their logo to the pullover?
Link writes, "There are no other tags on it... BUT... it has a very telling Tim Schloss/TSP/PP feature.... the inside pouch pocket on the front.. the pocket itself on the inside is made from Tiger Stripe Products tiger camo."

Inside tag on Anorak pull over. Pull over was made for Chuck by Tim Schloss' Pursuit Products. Photo courtesy Chuck Link. Inside tag on Anorak pullover. This pullover was made for Chuck by Tim Schloss' Pursuit Products. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

The Real Tree pants Chuck received used elastic cuffs at the bottom, "similar to renegades."  Chuck mentions that he "wore the knees out" in the pants after a year or two. The realtree jersey he initially sent me remained in pretty decent shape, even after years of use though.

Chuck Link's original three pocket cotton twill jacket, in Advisor Cut. Chuck Link's original three pocket cotton twill jacket, in Advisor Cut. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

Another set of camos that Chuck held onto was an original set of Tim Schloss' Tiger Stripe Camouflage.
Chuck details this uniform:
"I also have an original set of Tiger Stripe Products TS camo... this is the original three pocket cotton twill jacket and pants with the exposed flat buttons...not the later light weight rip stop with covered buttons....which I also have though. The cotton twill "advisor" cut as they called it is pretty rare to find these days...Hella expensive if you do. This set is barely used because I liked the lightweight rip stop to play in a lot better."

Chuck's match Tiger Stripe Pants and inside of the Jacket. Chuck's matched Tiger Stripe Pants and inside of the Jacket. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

I'm pretty new to most camo identification and clothing terms so I asked Chuck to inform me on what the advisor cut referred to. He writes:
"The Jacket is "advisor" cut since there are only two pockets on the front upper chest (no lower BDU pockets like in later models and one tiny pocket on the upper arm/shoulder on the left side."
Chuck then further explains the origin of the advisor terminology:
""Advisor" referred to the US Army "advisors" sent to Vietnam in the early '60's to advise the South Vietnamese army on tactics to fight the growing Viet Cong rebels. The US advisors were some of the first to wear the Tiger Stripe camo....most of it was made in Vietnam for them. Characteristics of the early camo were exposed thin flat front buttons (later versions of US camo have rounded thicker more robust buttons that were covered by an outer flap on the pockets and jacket front....same on the pants)."

Camo tapped up helmet next to the camo Tiger Stripe Veil. Chuck purchased the camo tape and veil from I and I sports. Camo tapped up helmet next to the camo Tiger Stripe Veil. Chuck purchased the camo tape and veil from I and I sports. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

Thinking more about the camo's and gear that Paladin, Music City Hooters, and Lightning Strike wore, Chuck recalls two of Schloss' products that aren't as well known today.
"TSP also made 2 non clothing items that I had and would love to find again...but highly doubt they are able to be found....they made a mesh sniper veil in their tiger pattern and they made cloth rolls of tape in their pattern... both great items to camo up you stuff. I remember buying the tape and veil from I and I Sports.

Camo'd out with Tigerstripe camo tape. Camo tape has held up surprisingly well over the years! Camo'd out with Tigerstripe camo tape. Camo tape has held up surprisingly well over the years! Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

He continues, "I used the veil as a scarf when I first got it... it was big.....and the tape I used to camo up some home made pods, and to cover my homemade helmet that I used with my early [JT GSX, JT Whipper Snapper Goggles] and Vents. Later, I cut up the veil and covered the helmet with it over the tape. This really broke up the sillouette of you head in the woods"

Chuck modeling the side profile of his camo helmet with a set of Tiger Stripes in them. Chuck modeling the side profile of his camo helmet with a set of Whipper Snapers / GSX goggles in them. Camo pattern on helmet is Real Tree. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

I hadn't closely examined photos of this helmet of Chuck's before so I asked him for a little more history on it. He sent over some of the photos we've posted in his past articles and sure enough the camo helmet is in nearly every photo!

Front view of the Whipper Snapper / GSX goggles in the camo helmet. Chuck is modeling them. Front view of the Whipper Snapper / GSX goggles in the camo helmet. Chuck is modeling them. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

I asked if these were originally motorcycle masks and Chuck explains:
"This [helmet] started as a kids Grand Prix style plastic racing helmet. We cut the bottom front out and then flipped the clear visor up and tacked it to to top to create the visor. We drilled holes it it to create air flow and keep it from being too hot and then camo'd it. This was Al Winfrey's idea, [Al was] the captain of Paladin. He was a fan of the Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and got the idea from that....if there had not already been a team of that name.. that is what he wanted to call the team."

In the photos above, Chuck is modeling one of these two masks with the Real Tree veil glued to it. He writes:
"The realtree mesh covered version with an old JT mask that shows how we wore them....strap could go outside bur was more secure around you're head with the helmet over. We wore Terry cloth head bands underneath to combat fogging"

Paladin at 1989 Line SI Masters Paladin at the 1989 Line SI Masters.

Chuck writes that, "If you look back closely at the paladin team photos you will see us with them on." He identifies himself wearing the helmet in the front row:
"[Photo is] from 89 Master's [where we played 15 man] wearing the TSP covered helmet. [I'm the] only one in the photo with my mask on down in front lol!"

Inside of Chuck Link's Camo'd helmet. Inside of Chuck Link's Camo'd helmet. Photo courtesy Chuck Link.

A photo from Chuck shoing the Inside of the helmet and foam stripe glued to the top for comfort.

Chuck Link at Slick Fox Adventure. Chuck Link, with Thompson barrel Sniper 1, pictured in the Daily News of Bowling Green Kentucky. Paper scan is from dates April 25th, 1993.

Chuck also mentions the photo above, where he is wearing "the helmet with TSP tape AND Veil covering it....with Vents goggles."

Giant thanks to Chuck for the photos and details in this article!

Find more articles on Chuck Link's paintball history at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/chuck-link/

And more articles on camouflage relating to paintball history at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/camo/

80+ Barrels and Autococker Parts - November 2015

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Here is a load of around 80 to 90 barrels and some Autococker bolts that have been accumulating for a year or so.

A bunch of Autococker barrels that have been accumulating over the last year. A bunch of Autococker barrels that have been accumulating over the last year.

Starting off are some Autococker barrels. Far left is an Apex barrel that Paul gave me. Next is a neat stainless Lapco Autospirit barrel that I bought on an Autococker.  The Middle barrel with the reg jewel came off Paul Schreck dark cocker pump.  I think the barrel is a lucky barrel, unfortunately the bore is a little larger.
Find Autococker barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/autococker-wgp.html

A stainless Lapco Autospirit barrel for the Autococker with some dried paint in the porting. A stainless Lapco Autospirit barrel for the Autococker with some dried paint in the porting.

The porting has some dried paint in the Stainless Lapco Autospirit barrel but these stainless Lapco barrels without the engraving (which likely date to 95 or so?) are getting harder to find.
Find this barrel at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar917.html

Shroud or pump kit ring on the center of a J and J autococker barrel. Shroud or pump kit ring on the center of a J and J autococker barrel.

Other highlights include the J and J brass barrels on the far right. The shorter barrel sold quickly but the longer barrel is still available. The center ring is elevated for an Autococker shroud or Sniper 2 pump kit. This barrel is in excellent shape but it a little more expensive:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar932.html

Random automag aftermarket and stock twistlock barrels. Random automag aftermarket and stock twistlock barrels.

Next up is a batch of Airgun Designs Twistlock barrels. Find Automag barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/automag-agd.html

A stock Airgun Designs Crown Point barrel. A stock Airgun Designs Crown Point barrel.

Highlights from this batch include the neat crown point barrels (at least neat to me).
Find the pictured crown point barrel above at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar949.html

A stainless Steel Smart Parts Automag Barrel. A stainless Steel Smart Parts Automag Barrel.

Aside from these, the stainless Smart Parts barrel center is neat but as with most Smart Parts products it make you feel a little guilty using it.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar940.html

Boa Snakebite barrel for an Automag. Hard chromed. Boa Snakebite barrel for an Automag. Hard chromed.

And of course the two Boa Snake Bite barrels on the far right. One powdercoated hard chromed and one with just the hard chrome plating. 
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar936.html

Straight rifling in a J and J barrel for an Automag. Straight rifling in a J and J barrel for an Automag.

And a J and J all the way on the right, which has nice straight rifling which you can just make out in the photo above.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar934.html

Junk and nicer spyder barrels added to inventory in november 2015. Junk and nicer spyder barrels added to inventory in november 2015.

Above are a few Spyder, Tippmann and VM-68 barrels. Find Spyder barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/spyder-kingman.html

And VM-68 barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/sheridan-vm-68.html

A Lapco Bigshot barrel for a Spyder. I have a few of these available. A Lapco Bigshot barrel for a Spyder. I have a few of these available.

As usual the spyder barrels are pretty boring except for the nice Lapco Big Shots, which I picked up a few months back.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar959.html

The porting on the tip of a Check It Products stainless Spyder barrel. The porting on the tip of a Check It Products stainless Spyder barrel.

The Check it Products stainless barrel which is 4th from the left is another nice find. Although it looks similar to a Taso barrel it does have some differences.

Above is a video showing the differences.
Find this check it products barrel at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar970.html

Taso barrel that was either nickel or chrome plated for an Autococker. Taso barrel that was either nickel or chrome plated for an Autococker.

4th, 5th and 6th from the right are a couple VM-68 barrels The Taso nickel plated barrel is especially neat and in great shape. Nickel and chrome finishes aren't my choice for aluminum barrels but it would look great on a polished VM, if you don't have a stainless barrel to throw on.
And find this nickel taso VM-68 barrel at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar957.html

PMI Trracer and ACI Maverick barrels along with a few Bushmaster and Montneel barrels that were added in November 2015. PMI Trracer and ACI Maverick barrels along with a few Bushmaster and Montneel barrels that were added in November 2015.

The photo above shows some Trracer thread and Line SI and Montneel Slip fit barrels. And an F1 Armson barrel and a F2 barrel on the far right in hard chrome brass. 
Find Trracer and Maverick barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/maverick-trracer-tagmaster-hornet.html

And Line SI barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/line-si-montneel.html

And Fastech / ACI semi barrels at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/f1-f2-f4.html

Purple glitter Boa barrel for Maverick or Trracer. Purple glitter Boa barrel for Maverick or Trracer.

A nice selection of Trracer barrels, a few of which are neat, including the Smart Parts All American, a Taso, an ACI, some stock barrels and very center, a painted (or powdercoated?) purple hard chromed brass barrel.
Find the purple coated Trracer barrel at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar901.html

All american barrel for Maverick and Trracer pump. All american barrel for Maverick and Trracer pump.

And the All American Trracer / Maverick barrel at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar897.html

Boa barrel that will firt Line SI Bushmaster or Montneel but would be better for a Montneel Z1. Boa barrel that will firt Line SI Bushmaster or Montneel but would be better for a Montneel Z1.

On part of the right half are Line SI and Montneel barrels, mostly stock, but third from the right is a nice hard chromed brass spiral brass barrel. Unfortunately it lacks a center ring which means it isn't a great choice to use in Line SI Bushmasters, since it can't stabilize your pump handle, but it would work nicely in Montneel semis such as the z-1 and mega z.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar905.html

J and J barrel for F2. Shot of the breech cut. J and J barrel for F2. Shot of the breech cut.

Far right are F1 and F2 barrels. The hard chromed F2 barrel is neat. If it's still around the end of this month I might use it for a shooting video.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/bar907.html

Junk and nicer spyder barrels added to inventory in november 2015. A couple angel barrel backs and misc barrels added to inventory.

Some Angel barrels, not really that spectacular, a few ultralite backs and a stock infinity barrel on the far right.
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/barrels/angel-wdp.html

Mostly aftermarket pre 2k and post 2k Autococker bolts that were added to inventory in November 2015. Mostly aftermarket pre 2k and post 2k Autococker bolts that were added to inventory in November 2015.

Here are a load of mostly aftermarket bolts with a couple stock bolts as well in both Pre 2k and Post 2k which can be found at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/semi/autococker/bolts.html

Bob Long bolt with face that does not look too happy. Bob Long bolt with face that does not look too happy.

A few Bob Long PowerBolts that were new in package that quickly sold. 
Even though it sold, here is a link to it:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/aut2104.html

And a Dye quick release back block which I rebuilt the assembly on.  Watch the video above to see me try and reassembly the quick release wheel with one hand. This set up also sold, but find it for reference at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/aut2100.html

Shocktech Supafly bolt for pre 2k Autococker. Shocktech Supafly bolt for pre 2k Autococker.

And a Shocktech Supa Fly bolt for pre 2k bodies, which also sold. Again, the link for reference at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/aut2107.html

An Autococker shroud and body. An Autococker shroud and body.

Other Autococker parts included the above shroud and stock WGP right feed body with serial around 108K.  
You can find shrouds at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/semi/autococker/shrouds.html
And Autococker bodies at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/semi/autococker/bodies.html

Trliogy parts including lprs, actuating rods, and barbs that were added to inventory in November 2015. Trliogy parts including lprs, actuating rods, and barbs that were added to inventory in November 2015.

Some Trilogy lprs, barbs and 3 way actuating rods were also added to inventory.
Used Trilogy parts are available at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/semi/autococker/wgp-trilogy-autococker-parts.html

A Trilogy Low Pressure regulator broken down. A Trilogy Low Pressure regulator broken down.

Although the LPRs are proprietary to Trilogy bodies, they do have some internals that are compatible with stock cockers. Checkout the breakdown above.
And find Trilogy LRPs at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/aut2110.html

Trliogy barbs that were added to inventory in November 2015. Trliogy barbs that were added to inventory in November 2015.

The barb on the front of the Trilogy LPR is also a neat one piece 90 design. I have no idea what manufacturer made this barb design.
Find these barbs at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/aut2111.html

And tons more pneumatics barbs for low pressure at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/air-bottomlines/fittings/barb-fittings.html

Stock autococker bolts that were re stocked into inventory. Stock autococker bolts that were re stocked into inventory.

Some more stock bolts that were just restocked. A good mix of pre 2k and post 2k.

PMI Chameleon kits that were received as parts and added in separately and not complete. PMI Chameleon kits that were received as parts and added in separately and not complete.

And very last of the items added to inventory last month were these two Chameleon kits with a few additional misc parts. I split the parts from the kit since I have a ton of the kits that don't sell so maybe someone will be specifically looking for just the trigger shoe plat and rod?

The inside of a Chameleon kit for a PMI Trracer or ACI Maverick. The inside of a Chameleon kit for a PMI Trracer or ACI Maverick.

Find these Chameleon kits, and other semi auto nelson kits for sale at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/pump/nelson/semi-auto-kit-for-nelson-pumps.html

I still need to scan the instruction sheet that comes with these kits. Maybe sometime this month I'll be able to get on that.

Belsales Team Sniper 2 with Ric De La Cruz

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At the Old School Paintball Big Game on November 8th, 2015, Ric De La Cruz, aka "paintballedbackin88," stopped by our Paintball History booth to show off his Belsales / WGP Team Sniper 2.

Ric got his start in paintball in Southern California during the late 1980s, working for "Tom's Adventure Supplies." Ric played a little with the shop team at his work, which was named Stormtroopers of Death. He went on to play with other local teams and groups at fields in the San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, and still plays at Field of Fire and with Local Resistance group.

 
 
Stormtroopers of Death patch. Photo courtesy Ric De La Cruz. Rough edges from being sewn on Ric's old camo BDUs. Stormtroopers of Death patch. Photo courtesy Ric De La Cruz.

In a message to me, from back in January of 2012, Ric writes:
"The [Stormtroopers of Death] patch was a team patch from Tom's [Adventure Supplies] where I worked/learned how to work on nelsons and solder direct feeds on pgps."

Tom's Adventure Supplies was not affiliated with David Craig's Adventure Game Supplies, but the owner, Tom would purchase inventory from Craig's store. Ric remembers the location as a "small strip mall shop, located next to a pizza place and tae kwon do school. It was on Colima Blvd in Rowland Heights, Ca."

A field of Fire and field of fury patch on an old BDU. A Field of Fire and Field of Fury patch that came on an old BDU I bought a couple years back.

Ric goes on"
"Storm Troopers of Death was the shop team [from Tom's Adventure Supplies]. I was not a part of the original squad, and played only a handful of games before joining another team that was based out of Field of Fury at the time, which became Field of Fire."

Left side of Belsales Team Sniper 2. Left side of Belsales Team Sniper 2.

But back to Ric's Sniper 2. I'd been following a few of Ric's post on CustomCockers about this Sniper 2, and I was excited to look it over in person when Ric stopped by. I immediately asked him to record a video while bombarding him with questions.

As Ric explains, "this [ Belsales Sniper 2] was an original team gun from Bart's Stud Squad, and they were the first English team sponsored by Belsales. And this was an original square body that they brought back for a retro fit."

Right side of Belsales Team Sniper 2. Right side of Belsales Team Sniper 2.

And Ric traces this Sniper back to its origin in Europe:
"This marker actually belonged to a friend of Keith Belsey and it was sent to me by Doc Manhattan in France."

One thing that Ric and I noticed while looking at this WGP Sniper 2 is that the steel trigger more closely resembles the trigger out of a later Sterling frame and is not a trigger that would have come in that style WGP Sniper 2 swing frame.

I'm not totally sure, but Belsales could have some involvement in machining parts for Arrow Precision, based on the later / current Sterling's frames resemblance to the Belsales' Angry frame. 

Close up on Belsales / WGP Team engraving. Close up on Belsales / WGP Team engraving.

Looking up Ric's post on this Sniper on the CustomCockers Forum, Ric posts the original message that Steve Belsey sent him:

"That gun would have originated as a pump sniper 2 and was one of the guns that we sponsored our first team with. The team in question was the "Barts Studs Squad" who were one of the most successful teams in Europe at the time. The Evolution conversion happened at a later date.
I think the gun probably belonged to "Big Will" in the "Barts Studs Squad". Will is actually a long term childhood friend of my brother Keith."

Find Ric's post on CustomCockers at:
http://customcockers.com/forum/showthread.php?57621-Bart-s-stud-squad-sniper-2-rebuild

I would say the comment by Belseys on this Sniper 2's "Evolution conversion" would point to the satin nickel finish and P block. This was likely originally a stock black body, when engraved (prior to the early Evolution Autocockers). With a serial around 4K it would date to likely 1990.
And then around the mid 1990s this pump was returned by it's owner to Belsales and was cut for a P block and prepped for the satin anodizing and that is why the engraving has a smooth finish.

Find more articles on Belsales at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/belsales

For dates and info on the next Old School Big Game check out http://www.oldschoolpb.com which will temporarily direct to the Old School Paintball Big Game facebook group.

Find more video from the Old School Paintball Big Game at SC Village on November 8th, 2015 at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJC7papTosfWueq8epPWWD0HYFJiin5XH

Stock Class Carter Comp from the early 1990s

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Another overview video looking at a Carter Machine Comp that Benji has had sitting around.

This Stock class Carter Comp gun has a whole bunch of neat features, a few of quick I haven't seen on many other comps. 

These features include the extra milling on the collar. The collar is the piece that secures around the grip frame and body and a single screw is used to attach the stock class feed block to.

Left side view of Benji's Carter Machine Stock Class Carter Comp. Left side view of Benji's Carter Machine Stock Class Carter Comp.

The grips are a dark wood that look incredible but are not the usual style you would find on comps of this era. Typical comps from this time period will have Tim Stone wood grips, grips that are a white hard material and made by Full Blown Products, or grips made by Earon Carter's friend, Jimbo.

Another feature that is always nice to see on a Carter Machine pump paintgun from this era is the included matched Rat Attack Changer. This Rat Attack has extra milling as well.

Right side view of Benji's Stock Class Green Carter Comp. Right side view of Benji's Stock Class Green Carter Comp.

The final minor touch on this Stock Class Green Comp is the trigger shoe. I believe Derrick Obatake, of Steel Flame, was casting these shoes out of brass for Carter Machine and his team mates on the Kamikaze Shooters during the early 1990s. The shoe on this comp isn't brass but, I believe sterling silver, which is very neat.

And Benji always has a ton of rare and classic pumps, semis, and electros, as well as everything in between for sale so check out his ebay, pbn and mcb links below. Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/bigb_pb

And on mcarterbrown at http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/members/bigbthebenji.html

Find more articles on Carter Machine at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/carter-machine

Sheridan Pump paintgun Valves by Palmer's and AGD

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A video I recorded a few months back looking at several Sheridan valves that I had sitting around.

Top valve is a stock Sheridan valve that was likely used with small changes in EB pistols and pump paintball markers built for PMI for several decades.

The two center valves are Palmer's Pursuit Shop Valves. These are cut with only a straight through center channel, which allows them to run with better efficiency at high pressure. These valves are used on Palmer's semi Automatic and pump paintguns such as the Super Stocker, Houndstooth, Hurricane, Paladin, Typhoon and Stroker.

A cut on the bottom of the brass body is also required so the channel can be indexed with the air passage through the body to the bolt. One thing to note on the two palmer's valves shown is that the valve on the left has had the lip cut down. Which is likely a homemade modification.

Sheridan valve comparison shot. Sheridan pump paintball marker valve comparison. Stock Sheridan on top, 2 Palmer's in the center and a PMI Turbo valve in the bottom (with cup seal).

The bottom valve with cup seal is a Sheridan PMI Turbo valve, manufactured (or modified by Airgun Designs). These were released in 1988 or 1989 and were meant to increase efficiency.

Sponsored teams, such as Farside, Lords of Discipline, and the PMI Piranha's used the PMI Turbo valve in their Long Barrel Piranhas with both constant air and 12 grams. The Lords of Discipline used these valves in their Piranha Long Barrels with Micro CA IIs and 6 Pack Changers to win the 5 man and 15 man Lively Masters (Line SI Manufacturer Masters) in 1989.

All these valves can use stock Sheridan cup seals.

Find Sheridan parts on baccipaintball at http://www.baccipaintball.com/parts/pump/sheridan.html

The Revolver Hammer, by Ken Kidd

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In the last of the series of quick video with Steve "Mongo" Brett, we look at a radically cut up Nelson pump paintgun hammer that Ken "Kidd" Hovanian modified. Steve and I recorded this series back in June of 2015 at Field of Fire, playing a game with the So Cal Stock Group.

A side view of Ken Kidd's revolver hammer. A side view of Ken Kidd's revolver hammer.

I would imagine this started out as a stock hammer and then was cut on by Ken "Kidd" Hovanian to reduce the weight and see what kind of efficiency could be pulled from a late 1980s Nelson based pump.

A rear view of Ken Kidd's drilled out revolver hammer. A rear view of Ken Kidd's drilled out revolver hammer.

In the video I say this would work in a Nelspot 007 but after a little more thought, this hammer could actually have been made by Ken Kidd for either an early Line SI Bushmaster, Skirmish, Nelspot, or possibly Kamikaze Shooter or Comp.

A side view showing the details of the cuts on Ken Kidd's revolver hammer. A side view showing the details of the cuts on Ken Kidd's revolver hammer.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ken Kidd was working at Line SI and playing on Navarone, so I would guess it was actually made for a Navarone Nelspot or early Bushmaster kit (predating the hard anodized aluminum hammer). And meant to be used on 12 grams paintgun, because at the time, Navarone was pretty committed to using 12 grams. There is also the possibility that Kidd modified this hammer for a DD-68?

So with a lighter hammer, a heavier main spring would have to be used to receive the same velocity.  But it could be that a lighter hammer would be more gentle on a Line SI number 6 powertube and not lead to as many broken bases? I would think that a heavier main spring would have the same effect as a heavier hammer on a powertube.

A front view of Ken Kidd's Revolver hammer. A front view of Ken Kidd's Revolver hammer.

Eventually I will do a test showing this Hammer in a nelspot vs a stock hammer and how many shots I can get off a 12 gram with each.

Find more articles on BacciPaintball with Steve at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/steve-brett

And more videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIEbMSy2n9o&index=1&list=PLJC7papTosfXzcKxrArCwzzAaZzCEVP0u


Sheridan Dual 12 Gram Piercer Prototype

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In I think 2013, Tim McMurray at Mac 1 Airguns showed me this dual piercing end cap for a Sheridan or PMI paintball marker or pellet rifle. This was made by Sheridan as an alternative to the dual piercer style McMurray was already constructing and pierces a forward facing 12 gram (reverse to the normal style).

A quick look at this piece in the video reveals a few of it's flaws.
1. It is one piece with the end threads. This limits the paintguns it could be used on since it would need to line up directly at the end of the tube to function.

2. It is more difficult that Tim McMurray's model to disassembly. The model that Tim at Mac 1 made used simple Crosman parts to piercer and seal the 12 gram and a C clip retaining pin to hold it in place. Looking at the Sheridan built model I am not entirely sure how it functions. The piercer appears to be spring loaded, meaning it could be more forgiving to different lengths of 12 grams, but the path to disassembly is not entirely obvious.

3. It's steel, so it would end up rusting. Tim's designs was aluminum.

4. It's a permanent piece, where Tim's design was internal to the tube so it could be removed if the user decided to not use the dual setup.

Sheridan steel dual piercer from Tim at Mac 1. Sheridan steel dual piercer from Tim at Mac 1.

Still a neat piece that I've never seen a duplicate of. Maybe, as Tim said, Sheridan made this Dual 12 gram piercer as a prototype or maybe it was made for an airgun in the past?  I think it must be a prototype, because if it was made for an existing model of airgun Tim would have pointed that out.

Find another article that shows a photo of this dual piercer at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/sheridan-prototype-knob-vs-mac-1-dual-12-gram-plunger

And find Tim online at https://www.mac1airgunshop.com/

And helpful airgunning details from Mac 1 at http://www.mac1airgun.com/

Background display for a video with Stanley Russell

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Today I'll be meeting and interviewing Stanley Russell, of South Bay Arms.

Display set up for an interview with Stan Russell of South Bay Arms. Display set up for an interview with Stan Russell of South Bay Arms.

Stan's paintball career spanned from the early 1980s to sometime in likely 1989 or 1990. Stan knew Earon Carter, of Carter Machine, since the 1970s and knew Tim McMurray, of Mac 1 Airguns, even longer.

Right side of PG to PGP conversion with Mac 1 Delrin Pump handle. Right side of PG to PGP conversion with Mac 1 Delrin Pump handle made by South Bay Arms.

In 1985 Stan and Earon Carter began their partnership as South Bay Arms when Tim McMurray thought up the idea of a delrin pump handle. South Bay Arms machined thousands of these pump handles for Mac 1 to go on Annihilator pumps starting in 1985 and worked for Tim until sometime in 1988. During this time Stan and Earon were based out of Hawthone, California.

Master Blaster front half Tim McMurray's Master Blaster / Elevator Gun he came across last week. This front assembly attaches to a Crosman Mark 1 and makes a working pistol.

Their Master Blaster reverse pump creation was born around the same time off Mark 1 Crosman pellet pistols that they were given by Tim McMurray. This project was named the Master Blaster and was followed in August of 1986 by the Long barreled Sheridan.

Earon on the Master Blaster the Elevator Gun in a video above.

Mac 1 marketed this long barrel sheridan as the Annihilator and it was one of the two first long barreled paint guns (along with the custom nelson based Frank Gun).

Tim McMurray on the Annihilator and Stan Russell:

Stan and Earon, as South Bay Arms, continued to build custom Sheridan rifles and pistols and sell them to Mac 1, as well as Steve "Gunner" Tetz, of the Headhunters, who rented guns and equipment at Sat Cong Village. Stan had an agreement with Gunner and because of this couldn't sell his long barreled Sheridan's to Bud Orr.

Brass sticker for Gunner's Place at Sat Cong Village. Sticker photographed off of Bob Fowlie's tackle tool box. Brass sticker for Gunner's Place at Sat Cong Village. Sticker photographed off of Bob Fowlie's tackle tool box.

Bud has explained to me that his not being able to offer the Annihilator / Marauder out of his booth at Sat Cong Village was the primary reason that he built his early Snipers. He wanted a rental gun that could compete.

Earon Carter, pictured holding his prototype Carter Comp gun. Scanned from the November 1988 issue of Action Pursuit Games. Earon Carter, pictured holding his prototype Carter Comp gun. Scanned from the November 1987 issue of Action Pursuit Games.

Stan and Earon also modified every paintgun imaginable and Stan built Jessica Sparks her first 12 gram quick change in either July of 1986 or 1987. A similar style of 12 gram quick change can be seen in Earon's premiere of the Carter Comp in Action Pursuit Games of (I think) November 1987 and may also be the predecessor of the bucket changer / Rat Attack Changer, but was an integrated valve body bucket and not asa threaded.

Earon and Stan started building custom Nelson based pumps as well as Custom Silencers. Stan, Earon and Tim parted ways in 1988 and Tim had another machine shop continue his run of Annihilators, Stan continued building Marauders and Earon went on to build and customize many paintguns.

Colin's prototype bottomline Colin's prototype bottomline Air Source Adapter Duckbill

In 1988, Colin built his first bottomline asa with Stan and Colin and Stan made custom stocks in Stan's shop until Colin moved to San Diego with Paintball Connection (1990?).

Colin Thompson on the first Bottomline:

Shown on the wall are the following classic paintguns from 1985 until about 1991.
Left column top to bottom:
1st Generation Annihilator Rifle ~1987
Master Blaster ~1985
Tidy Bowl (df PMI 1 with top rail) ~1988
Termite made for Captain of the Florida Bushmaster (Gary Harris?) 1988
Lapco Grey Ghost ~1991

Right side of 1st generation Annihilator Rifle sight rail. Right side of sight rail reads, custom made by Stan Russell.

Right Column
Carter Comp - 1988
Jay "The Buzzard" Jackson's Annihilator / Marauder 1987
Pump Twist Dual (converted to direct feed) 1986/87
Marauder - 1988/89

More details on the 1st Generation Annihilators:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/remembering-jay-the-old-buzzard-jackson

Another photo of the Annihilator Rifle:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/1st-generation-annihilator-rifle

Video series on the Master Blaster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBldX3waZeA&list=PLJC7papTosfWmOfX2w79XnXDwuv8yf7P4

Mac 1 Dual 12 gram plug for K1 or K2 sheridan paintball rifle

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After finishing an interview with Stan Russell I took a video of the later style dual 12 gram co2 adapter, which was developed by Mac 1 and used way before it's integrating into paintball marker.

This piece attaches onto the end of a Sheridan / PMI rifle 12 gram rod that has been shortened and I believe pierces the 12 gram when it's screwed in tight enough. When the pressure starts to drop you are able to unscrew the 12 gram screw and the remaining pressure vents out the drilled vent hole.
Mac 1 added this adapter in modified Long barrel K rifle, K1, Mac 1 Mojo, Pump Twist Dual and some Stan Russell creations such as this hard chromed Annihilator / Marauder rifle (as it's seen on in the video).

Find the pictured rifle in an article at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/1st-generation-annihilator-rifle

Another article on the Pump Twist Dual can be found at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/mac-1-pump-twist-dual

Stanley Russell's Master Blaster Elevator Gun c. 1985

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On December 17th, 2015, I had the opportunity to talk to Stanley Russell and learn about his involvement in different paintball projects through the 1980s. The Sheridan Speed Loader, the Annihilator/Marauder, the RVA, the UMB Bracket, and Tim McMurray's Delrin pump handles are just a few of the projects Stan played a part in from the early 1980s until the onset of semi automatics in 1990, when he stopped producing his Marauders.

Left side view of Stanley Russell's Master Blaster. Left side view of Stanley Russell's Master Blaster.

I'll look at every aspect of Stan's paintball involvement in future articles but this short write up will concentrate on the Master Blaster pistol which I've been researching over the last three or so years. In the overview video above I look at Stan's Master Blaster Elevator Gun, which was built in 1985, around the same time he and Earon Carter were developing and machining Delrin pump handles for Tim McMurray, of Mac 1. This project began, as many did, with a question of whether a suitable pistol could be built from the Crosman Mark 1, and although the eventual product was short lived, it was a significant paintball experiment since it was a step towards the creation of Stan, Earon and Tim's Marauder / Annihilator Sheridan Long Barrel.

Left view of early PG to PGP conversion by Mac 1 and South Bay Arms. Left view of early PG to PGP conversion by Mac 1 and South Bay Arms.

Stan Russell first visited McMurray and Son's airguns when Tim McMurray's grandfather ran the shop in the 1960 or 1970s and the Master Blaster project was not Stan's earliest modification for paintball.  The Master Blaster projects and Delrin pump handles (which took place at the same time) were predated by Stan Russell and Tim McMurray's collaboration on the Speed Loader in 1984 (for stock class Sheridan rock forward pistols to accept a 10 round tube directly) and Stan's modifications of Crosman 357 revolvers to shoot 50 caliber paintballs (prior to the 3357 pistol).

Master Blaster November 1987 Scan of Frontline magazine Front Line magazine scan of the Master Blaster from November 1987.

But the creation of this stock class reverse action Master Blaster paintgun from a Crosman Mark 1 Pellet Pistol showed Tim at Mac 1 that Stan and Earon could repurpose, or rebarrel, an existing non paintball platform to pump and fire a 68 caliber paintball in a new way.

PMI Side tube PG pistol Side tube PG pistol, factory rebarreled from an EB pistol (unstamped) by Sheridan for PMI. C. 1982-1983

Sure, the idea of the elevator did already exist on the Adventure Games of America pistol and the National Survival Games Splatmaster is reverse cocking, but the idea of rebarreling a paintgun in 68 caliber might not have been done yet by Tim, Stan or Earon (Stan's rebarreled Crosman 357 was 50 cal).
Although David Freeman's initial conversation with Sheridan to build the PG pistol involved David's direct request to rebarrel an EB Pistol into 68 caliber. And thinking back even further, the Nelspot 007 was a rebarreled Daisy pistol and the Nelson 707 was a rebarreled Crosman.

Top view of Stanley Russell's Master Blaster. Top view of Stanley Russell's Master Blaster. This view shows how the rear Mark 1 portion can still be loaded with pellets, although the large difference in pellet to .68 cal bore size means the pellet looses most velocity once fired.

The Master Blaster paintgun idea ended up not taking off, and Stan, Earon Carter and Tim McMurray have all expressed that the reverse pump action was counter intuitive. This "Elevator Gun" went on to be a very short run of likely 4 to 6 units, and although Stan mentioned they might have put one for sale on the wall at Mac 1, the eventual owners were all individuals directly connected to South Bay Arms as longtime friends or repeat customers.

And here is Tim McMurray's video explaining the Master Blaster (holding Earon Carter's Master Blaster).

And Tim showing off this short barrel in the back of his shop (which I still need to add a Mark 1 assembly to).

And Earon talking about his Master Blaster.

But Stan's pictured Master Blaster was the first that he and Earon produced. This reverse pump was made around the same time as Mac 1's pump handles in 1985. At this time direct feeds had not really caught on, so while this Master Blaster is stock class and reverse pump action, it was still competitive with other paintball markers at the time.

This segment on Stan's pistol is part 10 in the Master Blaster Elevator Guns series. Find the rest of the series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJC7papTosfWmOfX2w79XnXDwuv8yf7P4

And more details on the Widowmakers patch in an upcoming article.

Find more articles on Stan Russell at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/stanley-russell

More articles on Earon Carter at:

And articles on Tim McMurray at:
http://www.baccipaintball.com/oldnews/tag/tim-mcmurray

Punisher Custom's PGP Nano Cocker Semi Auto

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It's hard to believe that Punisher Customs' work was mostly produced over ten years ago, from 1999 to 2005. Punisher's work ranged from stock class PGPs to electronic VM-68s and every modification to CCI Phantoms imaginable. Punisher eventually succumbed to the antagonizing stress of too many projects with too many different customers and working on too many finicky paintguns.

I was legitimately impressed by some of Punisher's work, including many of the phantom related items, but other items were not really my style.

Which leads into this custom semi automatic PGP, which Punisher referred to as a Nano Cocker. This paintgun fits in-between impressive work and items that I couldn't really see myself owning. This Nano Cocker isn't something I would use regularly, it's got a bit too much flair and I feel like the attachment and design of several pieces including the trigger, hardline, raw aluminum of the frame, gloss of the wood grips, and paint job on the body wouldn't hold up to my regular use. Also, I can see myself tripping immediately and bending / breaking the beavertail.

Right side view of Punisher Customs' PGP Nano Cocker. Right side view of Punisher Customs' PGP Nano Cocker.

And I'm also sure the internal components are a pain to maintain. There are also a couple minor issues that prevent this Nano Cocker from actually being ready to rock in its current state.
•The WGP inline setup as a bottomline reg is missing a depressing pin to open a pin valve on a tank.
•The bolt pin is difficult to move in and out of the bolt.

Both minor issues that can easily be overcome. And I realized this when I bought this used off mcb a few months back.

Left side view of Punisher Customs' PGP Nano Cocker. Left side view of Punisher Customs' PGP Nano Cocker.

I'm hoping to try and shoot this Nano Cocker later this month after I rebuild the three way but we'll see how that goes...

Find more of Punisher's old products on his archived site at:
http://web.archive.org/web/20030803151911/http://punishers-customs.com/

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