Who milled this Automag?

[Olsson]

I bought this Automag here on MCB waaaayyy back before the snap, so my apologies to whoever I bought it off that I unfortunately can't mention you by name.

I have been curious about the milling ove the years, so why not use the collective knowledge of MCB.

As you can see from the photos, it seems the cut of the frame was made before the marker was anodized, but the milling on the rail and the vert ASA was made efter the anno. Also - what's the point with that milling on the vert ASA? And on both sides as well.

Anyway, is this a homebrew milling or was it milled in some custom shop decades ago?

Also, what's the brand of the detachable power feed? Is that a PTP variant?



Finally, if either of you have a matching barrel or ASA, I would be glad to buy them.

[superman]

I would bet John Gross.

[Ecapnation]

The bolt on anno matched power feed was a huge Oh Pawlak/predator marketing thing

[Richter power]

Looks like a Predator /Oh Pawlak" custom-built Minimag

[Olsson]

Thank you all for your insight.

Is there some minute details, hidden milling or suchlike that I can look for to ascertain whether it might be John Gross or Oh Pawlak/Predator that might be culprit?

[Ecapnation]

Thank you all for your insight.

Is there some minute details, hidden milling or suchlike that I can look for to ascertain whether it might be John Gross or Oh Pawlak/Predator that might be culprit?

Well...

John gross would engrave fpc or jg somewhere on his work. Oh should have put a predator marketing sticker on the valve.

Just realized you're in Sweden so none of this might matter it could just be a local guy

[Olsson]

Well, I might originate from Sweden, but this Automag sure does not. As I mentioned, I bought it form someone here on MCB before the snap.

I'll check if I can find any engravings anywhere.

[Walker]

If it is like mine, it will have JG or FPC engraved somewhere. Mine has FPC on top of the rail.......

[Olsson]

I have now disassembled the Mag completely, but I can't find any engravings or telltale marks.

I did however notice that I had forgotten to show a pattern of drilled holes in the frame. All the way through at the back of the frame, and just a shallow pattern on the front of the frame.

[Ecapnation]

The holes are another john gross trait

[Olsson]

The holes are another john gross trait

Dammit! Do I need to disassemble it AGAIN to look for some minute engraving.

[Walker]

We aren't talking anything fancy in the way of engraving... Here is mine: FPC = Florida Paintball Center

[Ecapnation]

He didn't engrave everything but recognizes his work if you contact him on the book of faces

[Olsson]

Hmmm, no such milling to be found on my rail.

Is John member of any paintball forum on FB? It seems that there are a plethora of gross Johns over at FB, so I need to weed them out somehow.

[Ecapnation]

Hmmm, no such milling to be found on my rail.

Is John member of any paintball forum on FB? It seems that there are a plethora of gross Johns over at FB, so I need to weed them out somehow.

He pops up in a few... Oldschool paintball guns is one