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A prototype concept marker I developed in 2006. This was my original design for an advanced hammer/valve stacked-tube system, plus scratch-build peripherals too (body, frame, etc). At the time, I hadn't designed many complete marker packages like this, so the results were interestingly primitive but extremely functional, and would suite a mid-range price window nicely. I planned to prototype this in 2007-2008 but it never happened for reasons described later.

Here's a brief list of the proposed characteristics:
· Integrated pneumatics LPR for solenoid
· Balanced firing valve - low actuation force, low solenoid pressure, low air consumption
· Lightweight ram - no heavyweight hammer, low recoil
· Air pseudo-shutoff valve - prevent wasted air to increase efficiency
· Extremely high-volume solenoid - unique design, higher flowing than anything available, eliminates the need for QEVs
· OLED display in frame
· Internal wire placement for anti-chop eyes
· Optimized airflow through valve and bolt
· Short-length body, shorter than Intimidators, Egos, etc.
· Standard stacked-tube marker features - quickstrip bolt, low maintenance valve, high cycling rate, high efficiency, etc.

Sounds pretty good on paper, so why didn't I prototype it? Well the answer is simple, I began working with Gunlimited and had inside information that their new Vanguard AR-V marker is virtually everything this is, and more. If you want this marker, buy an AR-V instead.

Below are a few concept models I developed including generic parts for comparison. Also visible in these pictures is my "Serzone" double foregrip regulator, and one of my earlier designs for an adjustable bottomline tank system.

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