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== Historical significance ==

The Nel-Spot 007 occupies a central position in paintball history because of its use in the first organised game in 1981.

Although it was not the first device developed to fire encapsulated paint projectiles, it was the marker through which paintball developed into an organised recreational activity.

Its use by National Survival Game helped establish a commercial market for paintball markers and accessories.

The marker also provided a mechanical foundation for later pump-action designs and remains associated with the origins of stock-class paintball.

Surviving examples are collected and maintained by enthusiasts interested in early paintball equipment.[1][2]