VM-68 Value?

Walker · 06-22-2007, 05:12 PM

I've never had one of these come across the bench....

15-inch, looks like an SP/AA barrel?
Aluminum Side Plates

It does have a cupseal leak, but at this time I don't have a valve tool.... It does cycle fine, other than that....

Walker

Walker · 06-23-2007, 03:28 AM

LoL.... Who needs a valve tool..... It reminds me of taking apart the rock in the lower tube of a Typhoon.

Removed the valve and lapped the cup seal. No leak now....

I do need to rotate the valve to a smaller port though. It's on the largest one, and doesn't recock reliably.... <sigh, got to take it apart again>

Once I have it cocking reliably, I'll put it up for sale.....

Walker

crash-drive · 06-23-2007, 07:46 AM

drill out the smallest of the four hole with a drill bit

that doesn't touch ether o-ring then.. you can witness the true power of the vm.

or brag that you know how to make yourself a Magnaport <---"not sure of spelling" Valve.

i see you got out the valve out some how? i'm asuming you got the tool, but let me know if you still need it. i have a few exta.

sory about the faces tring them out "who's the new guy?"

HP_Lovecraft · 06-23-2007, 08:28 AM

As far as value, with the extras, it would probobly sell around $100. The aluminium plates are an oddity though. They were on the non-ambi PMI3s, so hard to imagine how they ended up here.

FOr the leak, just drop oil into the ASA, and most leaks go away. Or, pop out the valve, and sand the valve face smoother.
To get the valve out without the tool, remove the internals, then remove the valve screws, then screw on a tank and the valve will shoot out like a rocket!

nick

Walker · 06-23-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP_Lovecraft

To get the valve out without the tool, remove the internals, then remove the valve screws, then screw on a tank and the valve will shoot out like a rocket!

Yep... Caught it in a towel....

Worked like a charm.....

Walker

Phantom Power · 06-23-2007, 10:28 AM

My VM-68 Magnum has the aluminum side plates.

HP_Lovecraft · 06-23-2007, 10:48 AM

All VM-Mags I've seen had the plastic plates, plus thats not a VM-Magnum.

The VM-Mags were all black, with a raised siterail, thumbscrews, and the backbottle used banjos, that ran to a sidetap on the valve.

They might just be one of Chris Maders aftermarket ones?

nick

Walker · 06-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP_Lovecraft

They might just be one of Chris Maders aftermarket ones?

I don't think so... The left side plate is stamped Benjamin Sheridan, Made in Racine WI..... The right one is not marked.....

Walker

Fluff · 06-23-2007, 11:47 AM

So far as I knew, early VM's came through with the aluminum plates. I have a set like you describe also.

HP_Lovecraft · 06-23-2007, 11:47 AM

Anything is possible, especially if it came from someone who had more then one, and the ability to swap around parts.
Very common occurence when buying old rental guns.

nick

06-22-2007, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Walker MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA	VM-68 Value? I've never had one of these come across the bench.... 15-inch, looks like an SP/AA barrel? Aluminum Side Plates It does have a cupseal leak, but at this time I don't have a valve tool.... It does cycle fine, other than that.... Walker __________________ Member of the Old Farts Paintball Players Association (OFPPA) "Where You Wrap Up the Day, With Beer and Bengay!" Nelson Owner's Group

06-23-2007, 03:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Walker MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA	LoL.... Who needs a valve tool..... It reminds me of taking apart the rock in the lower tube of a Typhoon. Removed the valve and lapped the cup seal. No leak now.... I do need to rotate the valve to a smaller port though. It's on the largest one, and doesn't recock reliably.... <sigh, got to take it apart again> Once I have it cocking reliably, I'll put it up for sale..... Walker __________________ Member of the Old Farts Paintball Players Association (OFPPA) "Where You Wrap Up the Day, With Beer and Bengay!" Nelson Owner's Group

06-23-2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	As far as value, with the extras, it would probobly sell around $100. The aluminium plates are an oddity though. They were on the non-ambi PMI3s, so hard to imagine how they ended up here. FOr the leak, just drop oil into the ASA, and most leaks go away. Or, pop out the valve, and sand the valve face smoother. To get the valve out without the tool, remove the internals, then remove the valve screws, then screw on a tank and the valve will shoot out like a rocket! nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

06-23-2007, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	My VM-68 Magnum has the aluminum side plates. __________________

06-23-2007, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	All VM-Mags I've seen had the plastic plates, plus thats not a VM-Magnum. The VM-Mags were all black, with a raised siterail, thumbscrews, and the backbottle used banjos, that ran to a sidetap on the valve. They might just be one of Chris Maders aftermarket ones? nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

06-23-2007, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
crash-drive MCB Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: R.I.	drill out the smallest of the four hole with a drill bit that doesn't touch ether o-ring then.. you can witness the true power of the vm. or brag that you know how to make yourself a Magnaport <---"not sure of spelling" Valve. i see you got out the valve out some how? i'm asuming you got the tool, but let me know if you still need it. i have a few exta. sory about the faces tring them out "who's the new guy?"

06-23-2007, 11:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	Anything is possible, especially if it came from someone who had more then one, and the ability to swap around parts. Very common occurence when buying old rental guns. nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

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