I consider myself quite fortunate to have acquired this special piece of history. This unique, Belsales Evolution autococker, was once owned by Graham A. Easton, who played for the Philly All Americans and All Americans II teams, the Smart Parts factory teams. See picture below. Graham is kneeling in the front, 2nd from left.
He has owned more than one custom Belsales Evolution, but this one has been photographed in action. It also has his first name engraved on the body and backblock.
He worked for Smart Parts in Latrobe, PA., and was the US distributor for Belsales Evolution and Predator autocockers.
The milled sight rail identifies it as an All American team marker. However, it does not have the "Evolution" milling on the lower rear right side. It has been used in 2 World cups, and traveled all over Europe, per Graham. It was found, complete, in Finland. I've gone thru the marker, and replaced what could not be used. The original lpr body was not serviceable.
The custom anodizing is a dark green base with purple splash. The frame and back block are matching, but the body is more blue than purple. Very hard to capture the green so it doesn't appear black. The double trigger shoe, original shroud and barrel match, as well as the original asa and gas thru stock. The original neoprene is worn, but good.
It has a roller sear, and a really wide custom trigger plate. .45 frame trigger guard was cut before anodizing, and has adjustment screws for vertical trigger slop and rear travel. It was as smooth as a single finger slider!
Many of the double finger slide triggers I've felt had some vertical binding when exerting unequal pressure on the lower trigger finger groove. This unique specimen does not have that issue and feels equally smooth no matter how pressure is applied.
No top hole milling for hammer lug adjustments. The lug length has been milled so that the sear releases the lug exactly half way thru the pull, leaving only 3-way collar adjustments.
The pre2k banjo bolt had a significantly wider air transfer port vs stock WGP Pre2k banjo bolts, and the ID of the bolt was wider as well, but I didn't bother the measure with calipers.
It has a Rex dialer, but the early matching beaver tail does not have the characteristic Belsales milling for the allen wrench adjustments.
The c-clip 3-way predates the legendalry Belsales Angry 3-way. Smooth, but dodgy if the c-clip is not seated firmly. Could definitely lose an eye under the absolutely worst case scenario i.e. staring at the front of the 3-way with no eye protection, then airing up the marker.
I did change out the original slip fit mini 3way rod and collar with a modern threaded version. The problem with early minicockers was 3-way rod binding whenever the front block twisted slightly with moderate pressure.
Graham confirmed that this marker started as a regular autococker, and was Keith Belsey's 3rd minicocker. The early modifications such as a P-block, etc. were discussed over lunch at a pub!
I was able to find scans of the marker in action.
Graham A Easton has made many contributions to the sport of paintball as a player, referee, Ambassador, and author. He had a huge influence on the early American and UK paintball scene.
However, I think one of his greatest contributions was bringing the Belsales Evolution autococker to the USA via Smart Parts.
I've posted early scans of the development of the Belsales Evolution autococker. It looks like the features on Graham's marker would go on to become standard factory options.
He has owned more than one custom Belsales Evolution, but this one has been photographed in action. It also has his first name engraved on the body and backblock.
He worked for Smart Parts in Latrobe, PA., and was the US distributor for Belsales Evolution and Predator autocockers.
The milled sight rail identifies it as an All American team marker. However, it does not have the "Evolution" milling on the lower rear right side. It has been used in 2 World cups, and traveled all over Europe, per Graham. It was found, complete, in Finland. I've gone thru the marker, and replaced what could not be used. The original lpr body was not serviceable.
The custom anodizing is a dark green base with purple splash. The frame and back block are matching, but the body is more blue than purple. Very hard to capture the green so it doesn't appear black. The double trigger shoe, original shroud and barrel match, as well as the original asa and gas thru stock. The original neoprene is worn, but good.
It has a roller sear, and a really wide custom trigger plate. .45 frame trigger guard was cut before anodizing, and has adjustment screws for vertical trigger slop and rear travel. It was as smooth as a single finger slider!
Many of the double finger slide triggers I've felt had some vertical binding when exerting unequal pressure on the lower trigger finger groove. This unique specimen does not have that issue and feels equally smooth no matter how pressure is applied.
No top hole milling for hammer lug adjustments. The lug length has been milled so that the sear releases the lug exactly half way thru the pull, leaving only 3-way collar adjustments.
The pre2k banjo bolt had a significantly wider air transfer port vs stock WGP Pre2k banjo bolts, and the ID of the bolt was wider as well, but I didn't bother the measure with calipers.
It has a Rex dialer, but the early matching beaver tail does not have the characteristic Belsales milling for the allen wrench adjustments.
The c-clip 3-way predates the legendalry Belsales Angry 3-way. Smooth, but dodgy if the c-clip is not seated firmly. Could definitely lose an eye under the absolutely worst case scenario i.e. staring at the front of the 3-way with no eye protection, then airing up the marker.
I did change out the original slip fit mini 3way rod and collar with a modern threaded version. The problem with early minicockers was 3-way rod binding whenever the front block twisted slightly with moderate pressure.
Graham confirmed that this marker started as a regular autococker, and was Keith Belsey's 3rd minicocker. The early modifications such as a P-block, etc. were discussed over lunch at a pub!
I was able to find scans of the marker in action.
Graham A Easton has made many contributions to the sport of paintball as a player, referee, Ambassador, and author. He had a huge influence on the early American and UK paintball scene.
However, I think one of his greatest contributions was bringing the Belsales Evolution autococker to the USA via Smart Parts.
I've posted early scans of the development of the Belsales Evolution autococker. It looks like the features on Graham's marker would go on to become standard factory options.
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