70's era brass pump? What do i have here? Power Line 1200

darkfear · 10-07-2010, 09:47 PM

hey guys I picked this up from a guy on Craigslist for $20 today, I know its old and my best guess would be late 70's since my dad confirmed it as well(he said he seen the same gun in southern Cali then and some guys playing useing them) plus the "Thermo" valve on top of the C02 tank, got pics posted. There is marking that says Power Line 1200 on the grip and nothing else except for the patent #3,788,298 so what do i have here?

BigOldSkool · 10-07-2010, 10:03 PM

Late 80's....

Direct feeds didnt show up till then.... but it looks like a nelson clone of some kind.

darkfear · 10-07-2010, 10:04 PM

I did find this, but the patent # says its a Nelspot 007

This first Nelson paint pellet was not intended for the sport of Paintball - it was intended for the forestry industry. Likewise, the first commonly used Paintball gun was actually designed for the forestry industry - the Nelspot 007, invented by James C Hale (U.S. patent 3,788, 298 issued on January 29, 1974.)

Dave-D · 10-07-2010, 10:10 PM

The patent number isn't a built on date and since the GAME of paintball dates from the early 80's I highly doubt it was used in the 70's in California.

I would be more inclined to go with bigoldskools opinion.....

How long were markers used in the forest service before being adapted to PB?

darkfear · 10-07-2010, 10:18 PM

ok i finally dug up what it is, it is a original nelspot 007 and heres the info i got on it

Nelspot 007 with TAG (Texas Air Guns) brass barrel kit. TAG was one of the first company's manufacturing direct feed style bolt-on replacement bodies for the Nelspot 007. This version is breech-drop and uses all of the 007's original internal parts. The kit pump handle is made from PVC. The gun also features what was called "California CA", or an L-shaped stock with a hose running to a 10 oz. tank mounted beneath, although for convenience, the original thermo vavle has been replaced by a standard pin-valve.

BigOldSkool · 10-07-2010, 11:54 PM

FYI Nelson frames made it on tons of guns during that era...

darkfear · 10-07-2010, 11:58 PM

this is where i'm geting my info from, found one that looks just like it there.

007 with brass barrel kit

Titus · 10-08-2010, 07:36 AM

Nelson with CA adpt. 1980s build time.

chrislognshot · 10-13-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Nelson with CA adpt. 1980s build time.

does that gun look like my nelson.

darkfear · 10-13-2010, 01:37 PM

a pic is at the top, also a added little thing i didn't figure out till yesterday, the feedneck seems like its meant for 10rnd tubes only, it looks like its only 3/4" vs the almost 1" hopper feednecks

10-07-2010, 09:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
darkfear Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006	70's era brass pump? What do i have here? Power Line 1200 hey guys I picked this up from a guy on Craigslist for $20 today, I know its old and my best guess would be late 70's since my dad confirmed it as well(he said he seen the same gun in southern Cali then and some guys playing useing them) plus the "Thermo" valve on top of the C02 tank, got pics posted. There is marking that says Power Line 1200 on the grip and nothing else except for the patent #3,788,298 so what do i have here? __________________ There's No Strategy Against Crazy

10-07-2010, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigOldSkool MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park, NY	Late 80's.... Direct feeds didnt show up till then.... but it looks like a nelson clone of some kind. __________________ RIP - Ed "BigDaddy" Roth and "Indian" Larry Wild Geese - Coney Isand White Fish - ECA BOS's Feedback! What Serial Number Is Your Cocker? WTB ECAP - "Making players dreams other players nightmares" COUSINS PAINTBALL

10-07-2010, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
darkfear Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006	I did find this, but the patent # says its a Nelspot 007 This first Nelson paint pellet was not intended for the sport of Paintball - it was intended for the forestry industry. Likewise, the first commonly used Paintball gun was actually designed for the forestry industry - the Nelspot 007, invented by James C Hale (U.S. patent 3,788, 298 issued on January 29, 1974.) __________________ There's No Strategy Against Crazy

10-07-2010, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave-D Hoarder not Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's doormat	The patent number isn't a built on date and since the GAME of paintball dates from the early 80's I highly doubt it was used in the 70's in California. I would be more inclined to go with bigoldskools opinion..... How long were markers used in the forest service before being adapted to PB? __________________ Will I go blind if I polish my Brass everyday? Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

10-07-2010, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
darkfear Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006	ok i finally dug up what it is, it is a original nelspot 007 and heres the info i got on it Nelspot 007 with TAG (Texas Air Guns) brass barrel kit. TAG was one of the first company's manufacturing direct feed style bolt-on replacement bodies for the Nelspot 007. This version is breech-drop and uses all of the 007's original internal parts. The kit pump handle is made from PVC. The gun also features what was called "California CA", or an L-shaped stock with a hose running to a 10 oz. tank mounted beneath, although for convenience, the original thermo vavle has been replaced by a standard pin-valve. __________________ There's No Strategy Against Crazy Last edited by darkfear; 10-07-2010 at 10:32 PM.

10-07-2010, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigOldSkool MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park, NY	FYI Nelson frames made it on tons of guns during that era... __________________ RIP - Ed "BigDaddy" Roth and "Indian" Larry Wild Geese - Coney Isand White Fish - ECA BOS's Feedback! What Serial Number Is Your Cocker? WTB ECAP - "Making players dreams other players nightmares" COUSINS PAINTBALL

10-07-2010, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
darkfear Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006	this is where i'm geting my info from, found one that looks just like it there. 007 with brass barrel kit __________________ There's No Strategy Against Crazy

10-08-2010, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Titus www.tituspb.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	Nelson with CA adpt. 1980s build time. __________________ 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

10-13-2010, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
darkfear Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006	a pic is at the top, also a added little thing i didn't figure out till yesterday, the feedneck seems like its meant for 10rnd tubes only, it looks like its only 3/4" vs the almost 1" hopper feednecks __________________ There's No Strategy Against Crazy

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