I sell a lot of markers, these are the keepers. Rarities, projects, things I have saved from extinction.
I will start with my Works Merlins and then move on to others.
***History****
The Works Autococker was the creation of Marty Garrison of Team Image and owner of Wildside Sports in Southlake, TX. Marty contracted with Jason Chipley of CCM, who provided the milling, and many of the parts. Marty was responsible for designing, building, tuning, sales, distribution and advertising of the guns.
The first 100 Works Autocockers (Gen 1) were milled on AKALMP Merlin blanks in 2001. The included parts varied but commonly included parts from CCM and Macdev. Bolts, valves, and hammers were mostly unique to the Works, though I have heard some included AKA valves. The Gen 1 Merlin bodies used a standard length valve spring on a long aluminum spring perch.
After the first generation the Works Autococker bodies were swapped to CCM blanks.
Works markers usually have a unique length bolt with a p-block, but a few full block were made as well. The IVG included allen holes cut into the side allowing for velocity adjustment without removing the cocking rod. The first instance of this I know of.
Excellent light weight classic milling, and very well done slide frames.
*** End History ***
Mini Works Gen1 Merlin
This one gets used a lot. Love the CCM frames.
Works Gen1 Full Body Merlin
- Works / Warped Dark Merlin Prototype - Not a lot of background info on this one, but believe it is one of kind.
Currently kitted out with a Lazarus valve.
-A Riptide by Killshot Kustoms
Part of a very small run of bodies. I understand that there are 5 of these, but not from an official source. Merlin Spec, but interestingly they take J4 Torque detents. Features a frame modified by KK that is truly excellent. The body is inspired by the JJ Swirl Mill Featherlight Vikings and has a nice hourglass shape. Very trim.
This one was originally owned by Ryan Jamieson who traded one of his milled Merlins for it. It was built by another builder and I didn't care for the parts used. It has been filled with AKA internals since I acquired it.
- RKJ Mini Merlin - Banzai Splash
Again reminiscent of the AKA round body milling, but with pills. A lot of small customization of parts by Ryan Jamieson.
Featuring the excellent Belsales Evo Pneumatics in gleaming chrome.
-A very early green body kit VLM Merlin. This is pre-threaded feedneck and has factory 3-pill milling. Should be about the year 2000 but I am unsure as the serial numbers on these are all over the place.
This one was totally fucked with red loctite. I had to use a breaker bar on the banjo after soaking it in the oven to get the front block off. The body and front block were successfully salvaged.
Featuring SMC and PPS pneumatics
Also featuring a very hard to find 14" Javelin barrel, bored for inserts.
I like playing with this one a lot.
I will start with my Works Merlins and then move on to others.
***History****
The Works Autococker was the creation of Marty Garrison of Team Image and owner of Wildside Sports in Southlake, TX. Marty contracted with Jason Chipley of CCM, who provided the milling, and many of the parts. Marty was responsible for designing, building, tuning, sales, distribution and advertising of the guns.
The first 100 Works Autocockers (Gen 1) were milled on AKALMP Merlin blanks in 2001. The included parts varied but commonly included parts from CCM and Macdev. Bolts, valves, and hammers were mostly unique to the Works, though I have heard some included AKA valves. The Gen 1 Merlin bodies used a standard length valve spring on a long aluminum spring perch.
After the first generation the Works Autococker bodies were swapped to CCM blanks.
Works markers usually have a unique length bolt with a p-block, but a few full block were made as well. The IVG included allen holes cut into the side allowing for velocity adjustment without removing the cocking rod. The first instance of this I know of.
Excellent light weight classic milling, and very well done slide frames.
*** End History ***
Mini Works Gen1 Merlin
This one gets used a lot. Love the CCM frames.
Works Gen1 Full Body Merlin
- Works / Warped Dark Merlin Prototype - Not a lot of background info on this one, but believe it is one of kind.
Currently kitted out with a Lazarus valve.
-A Riptide by Killshot Kustoms
Part of a very small run of bodies. I understand that there are 5 of these, but not from an official source. Merlin Spec, but interestingly they take J4 Torque detents. Features a frame modified by KK that is truly excellent. The body is inspired by the JJ Swirl Mill Featherlight Vikings and has a nice hourglass shape. Very trim.
This one was originally owned by Ryan Jamieson who traded one of his milled Merlins for it. It was built by another builder and I didn't care for the parts used. It has been filled with AKA internals since I acquired it.
- RKJ Mini Merlin - Banzai Splash
Again reminiscent of the AKA round body milling, but with pills. A lot of small customization of parts by Ryan Jamieson.
Featuring the excellent Belsales Evo Pneumatics in gleaming chrome.
-A very early green body kit VLM Merlin. This is pre-threaded feedneck and has factory 3-pill milling. Should be about the year 2000 but I am unsure as the serial numbers on these are all over the place.
This one was totally fucked with red loctite. I had to use a breaker bar on the banjo after soaking it in the oven to get the front block off. The body and front block were successfully salvaged.
Featuring SMC and PPS pneumatics
Also featuring a very hard to find 14" Javelin barrel, bored for inserts.
I like playing with this one a lot.
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