Old Paintball Advertising

[wthomas333]

Got this ad recently with a gun I bought of Craigslist. Not really old, but from the good old days. It’s in great condition and just brought back some memories and was fun to look through.

[shooter311]

Did Smart Parts have a rifled barrel, or are they just talking about the spiral porting?

I love looking back at all these prices. Brings back the memories...

[WORR13]

just porting

[Arthur]

Keep em comin, love these folks.

[Trbo323]

Dang, those are in amazing shape as well. Thanks for posting, these are super cool

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[iamthelazerviking]

Soo cool. Was the JT "Toboggan" beanie the same as the sockhat?

[Trbo323]

Anyone know what year these are from?

And what's a "full Auto kit" for a tippman model 98? Unless I'm mistaken you can't do a RT or e frame on those

Long shot but it's that store still in business?

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[wthomas333]

Based on the 99 Cocker or 2000 Bushy I’m thinking one of those years depending on when the models were released. They do have a website still, but it’s more like I&I. A shell of it’s former self.

[MrBarraclough]

The fourth image advertises "summer specials" with an expiration date of July 31, 1999.

[Jordan]

Anyone know what year these are from?

And what's a "full Auto kit" for a tippman model 98? Unless I'm mistaken you can't do a RT or e frame on those

Long shot but it's that store still in business?

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"Full auto kit" was probably the bolt-on kit that the ATF banned... it was a box with an electric motor that bolted to the trigger guard and used a paddle to pull the trigger.

[Trbo323]

"Full auto kit" was probably the bolt-on kit that the ATF banned... it was a box with an electric motor that bolted to the trigger guard and used a paddle to pull the trigger.

Oh man I completely forgot about those Nice call

I bet those are worth slightly more than the asking price these days

When was the 98c released? I just realized this is all m98

Also I just realized, on the second page under the shockers they are selling a "68ci co2"

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[Walker]

I used a 68ci Co2 tank, anti-siphon, for many years....

[MrBarraclough]

Oh man I completely forgot about those Nice call
I bet those are worth slightly more than the asking price these days

Being an unregistered NFA title III item made after 1986, they'd be worth a federal indictment.

[Tinybear]

Talk about memories.

I remember struggling to decide between the model 98 and the new Pro/carbine back in the day. Ultimately opting for the carbine. After holding both at the local pro shop.

[Brokeass_baller]

I have a C.O. Paintball t-shirt from back in the day. Strange thing is I had never actually been to the place. I'm not sure how I ended up with it.

[Trbo323]

So, anyone else have an old magazine with some advertising? I'm kind of digging this thread if it continues

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[Trbo323]

Found something fun

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[ketzer7]

My first HPA system ever was a Falcon 114.. Strapped that thing to the bottom of a Typhoon of all things.

Also owned both the Benchmark and KAPP cradles too.

[ketzer7]

Holy crap I had completely forgotten about that place. I remember being on their mailing list and getting these catalog/flyer things in the mail in college. Used to circle stuff I wanted to buy on it for fun. I don't think I ever order more than a couple of small things from them back then though.

An Angel for $1100. Think I paid right around that for my first stock one in around '98-'99. Maxed out my first credit card paying for it. That's like $1800 in today's dollars. I guess new gun prices have stayed fairly consistent then..

[Trbo323]

I love how everything on that page is "only" (insert price)

Man, nearly $500 for a 68/45

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