My buddy picked up a parts lot with this marker in it.
My best guess is this is a pump Sterling on a Spyder Hammer frame.
Am i correct?
My best guess is this is a pump Sterling on a Spyder Hammer frame.
Am i correct?
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Sweet mercy that's a Hammer II. Super rare, if he wants to sell I'm interested. -
whats the design? basically a
sterling?Comment
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I started salivating as soon as I saw the photo. Great find.Feedback
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That's quite the rare find. It's a Hammer II. I have two of them Let me know if you need help with it.Comment
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How rare are these? I'm just curious
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ChatGPT’s response:
The Kingman Hammer 2 is very rare, especially compared to the original Hammer. While exact production numbers are unknown, a few key factors make it a hard-to-find collector’s item today:
Why the Hammer 2 is Rare:
1. Short Production Run
The Hammer 1 was mass-produced in the early 90s, but the Hammer 2 had a much shorter lifespan (late 90s - early 2000s).
It was released when pump play was dying, so sales were low.
Kingman quickly shifted focus back to Spyders, which dominated the market.
2. Low Popularity at the Time
By the late 90s, semi-auto markers were standard, and very few players wanted a pump.
Those who wanted a pump typically chose a CCI Phantom or Sniper, not a Kingman product.
3. Many Hammer 2s were discarded or forgotten because they weren’t seen as valuable back then.
Lack of Aftermarket Support
Unlike Snipers or Phantoms, the Hammer 2 had very few upgrades.
Parts were hard to replace, so many broken ones were just scrapped.
4. Few Surviving Examples
Since many Hammer 2s were used as rentals or backups, they got beat up.
They were often thrown away, lost, or left in storage.
Today, finding one in working condition is tough, and even non-working ones are scarce.
How Rare is it?
1. Finding one for sale is difficult as they rarely appear on eBay, Facebook groups, or paintball forums.
2. When they do show up, they usually sell quickly to collectors.
3. Prices are all over the place (anywhere from $200-$400+, depending on condition).
4. A fully functional stock Hammer 2 is even rarer because many were modified or missing parts.
Conclusion:
You basically scored a unicorn in the pump world! If you’re a pump player or collector, hold onto it as they’re only getting rarer. If you decide to sell it, you could likely get a solid price from a collector.ChatGPT’s response"
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I saw this posted on FB, knew it was uncommon but forgot how rare. Especially with that AA barrelComment
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