1988 Hornet Pump Marker

Agro · 11-21-2009, 02:53 AM

My Dad purchased this back in 1988 directly from the guy who made these. We were at a paintball field up in LA (CA) area and he had his prototype there. He got his info and bought one off him. It's seen many battles, but the action is still good, the bolt moves well. I would think that if someone wanted to clean this up, with some new screws/bolts, maybe refinish the grips (or not), then clean up a few pieces which are rusting, replace o-rings and oil up; this gun should still shoot.

I was helping my parents clean out their garage, saw this and thought I would see if there was any market for it. Do you think so? What might it possibly be worth? There weren't too many of these made I assume. It was a pretty badass marker in it's day.

skx762 · 11-21-2009, 06:33 AM

MCB member Bored383 has one he was working on a couple of months ago. Other than that this is only the 2nd one I've seen on the web. It looks to be an interesting marker.

incynr8 · 11-21-2009, 08:09 AM

I have wanted one since they came out, I never realized they were still steel on the valve body.

Titus · 11-21-2009, 09:54 AM

If you could post the other photos on the other forum to show the close ups, may give us a better idea on what the value is.

Agro · 11-21-2009, 10:22 AM

It actually may not be steel on that piece. It might be aluminum, but i didnt think so cuz it has rust on it. Let me take photos of both sides later today when I am in the garage.

c6quad · 11-21-2009, 12:23 PM

i've got one of these. it's NOS and in damn near perfect shape. very cool gun.

Painthappy · 11-21-2009, 01:06 PM

They're not hugely popular, but are hard to come by... I'd be interested in it for sure.

sparky · 11-22-2009, 12:57 PM

Put in line for this thing if you figure out a price. Truly an odd marker, Sherdian framed nelson....

The Bear · 06-01-2010, 06:10 PM

I know this is an old thread. But I cant find the answer to this question anywhere online.

How is the barrel connected? The bought one at a garage sale that was sitting for a LONG time.

c6quad · 06-01-2010, 08:29 PM

my barrel is fixed. the body and barrel is all one piece.

11-21-2009, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Agro Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	1988 Hornet Pump Marker My Dad purchased this back in 1988 directly from the guy who made these. We were at a paintball field up in LA (CA) area and he had his prototype there. He got his info and bought one off him. It's seen many battles, but the action is still good, the bolt moves well. I would think that if someone wanted to clean this up, with some new screws/bolts, maybe refinish the grips (or not), then clean up a few pieces which are rusting, replace o-rings and oil up; this gun should still shoot. I was helping my parents clean out their garage, saw this and thought I would see if there was any market for it. Do you think so? What might it possibly be worth? There weren't too many of these made I assume. It was a pretty badass marker in it's day.

11-21-2009, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
skx762 MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas for now	MCB member Bored383 has one he was working on a couple of months ago. Other than that this is only the 2nd one I've seen on the web. It looks to be an interesting marker. __________________ MCB Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...tml#post975264

11-21-2009, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
incynr8 Purify with flame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On some dinky hill	I have wanted one since they came out, I never realized they were still steel on the valve body. __________________

11-21-2009, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Titus www.tituspb.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	If you could post the other photos on the other forum to show the close ups, may give us a better idea on what the value is. __________________ Feedback Dealer for APP, CCI, Nelson, Leland, Valken, Tippmann, Procaps, etc Please donate to make a difference in my fathers life Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada anywhere in the world just PM me. Buy a Celanis Paintball Patch for a good cause

11-21-2009, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	They're not hugely popular, but are hard to come by... I'd be interested in it for sure. __________________ Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. Vids- http://www.youtube.com/painthappy Pics- http://www.flickr.com/photos/paintballphotos/ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson

11-21-2009, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Agro Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	It actually may not be steel on that piece. It might be aluminum, but i didnt think so cuz it has rust on it. Let me take photos of both sides later today when I am in the garage.

06-01-2010, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Bear IYAOYAS member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County NY	I know this is an old thread. But I cant find the answer to this question anywhere online. How is the barrel connected? The bought one at a garage sale that was sitting for a LONG time. __________________ Proud member of Team IYAOYAS and sponsored by Planet Eclipse , LCP Army, SoBePaintball , Shooting Hot Magazine , Addiction Army , The Ford Report , and Conlee Custom Camo. I am an Operator

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