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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Created page with &amp;quot;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Autococker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; (also styled &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;AutoCocker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; or &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Auto Cocker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;) is a family of closed-bolt, semiautomatic paintball markers originally developed by &lt;a href=&quot;/index.php/Bud_Orr&quot; title=&quot;Bud Orr&quot;&gt;Bud Orr&lt;/a&gt; and manufactured by &lt;a href=&quot;/index.php/Worr_Game_Products&quot; title=&quot;Worr Game Products&quot;&gt;Worr Game Products&lt;/a&gt; (WGP). Derived from the &lt;a href=&quot;/index.php/WGP_Sniper&quot; title=&quot;WGP Sniper&quot;&gt;WGP Sniper&lt;/a&gt; pump-action marker, the Autococker uses a pneumatic mechanism to automatically recock its firing system after each shot.[1][2]  Introduced around 1990, the Autococker became one of the most influential tournament paintball marke...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Autococker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; (also styled &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;AutoCocker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; or &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Auto Cocker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;) is a family of closed-bolt, semiautomatic paintball markers originally developed by [[Bud Orr]] and manufactured by [[Worr Game Products]] (WGP). Derived from the [[WGP Sniper]] pump-action marker, the Autococker uses a pneumatic mechanism to automatically recock its firing system after each shot.[1][2]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Introduced around 1990, the Autococker became one of the most influential tournament paintball marker platforms of the 1990s and early 2000s. It was particularly associated with [[Bob Long]] and the [[Ironmen (paintball team)|Ironmen]], who used the design during the early development of professional semiautomatic tournament paintball.[1][3]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker became notable for its mechanical complexity, customisation potential and extensive aftermarket. Numerous manufacturers produced custom bodies, pneumatic components, trigger frames, regulators and electronic conversion systems for the platform.[2][4]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Major companies associated with Autococker development included [[Belsales]], [[Shocktech]], [[DYE Precision]], [[Planet Eclipse]], [[FreeFlow]] and [[RaceGun]].[4][5]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The platform was a principal competitor to the [[Automag]] manufactured by [[Airgun Designs]] and later competed with electronically controlled tournament markers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Autococker&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Name&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Alternative names&lt;br /&gt;
| AutoCocker, Auto Cocker, &amp;#039;Cocker&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Type&lt;br /&gt;
| Semiautomatic paintball marker platform&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Original manufacturer&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Worr Game Products]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Designer&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Bud Orr]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Country of origin&lt;br /&gt;
| United States&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Development&lt;br /&gt;
| Late 1980s&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Introduction&lt;br /&gt;
| Approximately 1990&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! First documented major tournament appearance&lt;br /&gt;
| March 1991, Lone Star Open&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Predecessor&lt;br /&gt;
| [[WGP Sniper]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Operating system&lt;br /&gt;
| Closed-bolt, stacked-tube, mechanically fired, pneumatically recocked&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Valve system&lt;br /&gt;
| Poppet valve&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Propellant&lt;br /&gt;
| CO2 or compressed air&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Feeding&lt;br /&gt;
| Gravity-fed hopper; later compatible with force-fed electronic loaders&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Firing modes&lt;br /&gt;
| Mechanical semiautomatic; electronic modes on converted models&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Barrel interface&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker threading&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Notable variants&lt;br /&gt;
| Standard Autococker, MiniCocker, Evolution, Shocktech, FreeFlow, Eclipse, RaceGun, electronic Autocockers&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Associated teams&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Ironmen (paintball team)|Ironmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Origins in the WGP Sniper ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker developed from the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[WGP Sniper]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, a pump-action paintball marker designed by [[Bud Orr]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Orr began developing the original Sniper around late 1986 or early 1987.[1]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The marker used an aluminium body incorporating mechanical principles and components derived from Sheridan paintball equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Unlike many early paintball markers, the Sniper featured a removable barrel and a purpose-built receiver.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Orr established [[Worr Game Products]] to manufacture and distribute his equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Sniper became an important early tournament pump marker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Sniper II ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WGP subsequently developed the Sniper II.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Sniper II was documented in the April 1990 issue of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Paintball Sports International&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.[6]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Historical research suggests that the model was introduced during late 1989.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its improvements included an extruded aluminium body, integrated sight rail and revised bolt system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Sniper II provided the basis for the early Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Development of pneumatic recocking ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During the late 1980s, paintball manufacturers began experimenting with semiautomatic operation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Orr sought to eliminate the manual pumping action required by the Sniper.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He developed a system in which regulated gas pressure operated a pneumatic cylinder connected to the marker&amp;#039;s cocking mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The resulting design became known as the Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In a 2004 interview with WARPIG, Orr described observing an experimental pneumatically operated Sheridan marker at SC Village in 1988.[3]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The experience influenced his development of the Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first prototypes underwent substantial modification before the system became commercially practical.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Early prototypes ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The original Autococker prototypes were mechanically crude compared with later production models.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Orr reported that one early prototype cycled with enough force to eject its bolt from the rear of the marker.[3]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He subsequently refined the pneumatic components and timing mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The early design was sometimes described as an &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Autococking Sniper&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The conversion retained the Sniper&amp;#039;s basic firing system while replacing manual pump operation with pneumatic recocking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Introduction ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Historical sources differ slightly on the Autococker&amp;#039;s original introduction date.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some retrospective accounts place its release in 1989.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WGP&amp;#039;s own historical manual identifies 1990 as the introduction year.[7]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The available evidence supports development during 1988–1990, followed by documented tournament use in 1991.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The precise date of the first commercial sale has not been conclusively established.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Lone Star Open, 1991 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In March 1991, Bob Long&amp;#039;s Ironmen used Autocockers at the Lone Star Open in Texas.[1]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Paintball History identifies this event as an early documented competitive appearance of the marker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Ironmen became one of WGP&amp;#039;s most important early sponsored teams.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their use of the Autococker helped establish its reputation as a high-performance tournament marker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Mechanical design ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Overview ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker is a closed-bolt, stacked-tube paintball marker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its upper tube contains the bolt and breech.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lower tube contains the hammer, firing valve and associated springs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The firing system is mechanically similar to the earlier WGP Sniper.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The principal difference is the addition of a pneumatic mechanism that performs the recocking operation automatically.[2]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Closed-bolt operation ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In a closed-bolt marker, the paintball is chambered before the firing mechanism is activated.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The bolt remains forward when the marker is ready to fire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When the trigger is pulled, the hammer strikes the valve.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Gas released through the valve propels the paintball through the barrel.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The pneumatic system then opens the bolt, recocks the hammer and prepares the marker for the next shot.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The bolt returns to its closed position before the next firing cycle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Firing valve ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker uses a poppet-style firing valve.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The valve is located in the lower tube of the marker body.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When the trigger releases the hammer, the hammer moves forward under spring pressure.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It strikes the valve stem, allowing gas to enter the firing chamber.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The gas travels through the bolt and propels the paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Front pneumatic assembly ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One of the Autococker&amp;#039;s most recognisable features is its front pneumatic assembly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The assembly traditionally includes:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* A low-pressure regulator&lt;br /&gt;
* A pneumatic control valve&lt;br /&gt;
* A pneumatic ram&lt;br /&gt;
* Pneumatic hoses&lt;br /&gt;
* A front mounting block&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The system replaces the manual pump mechanism of the WGP Sniper.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Low-pressure regulator ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The low-pressure regulator, commonly abbreviated &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;LPR&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;, supplies gas to the recocking system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It reduces the pressure available to the pneumatic components.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The LPR operates separately from the main firing pressure.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Aftermarket low-pressure regulators became popular upgrades.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One of the most influential was the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Rock&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; regulator manufactured by [[Palmer&amp;#039;s Pursuit Shop]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Pneumatic control valve ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The pneumatic control valve directs gas to the recocking ram.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The valve is mechanically connected to the trigger through a timing rod.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As the trigger moves, the valve changes the direction of gas flow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This causes the ram to move between its forward and rearward positions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The component is commonly called a &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;three-way&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; valve in paintball terminology.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some technical descriptions refer to it as a four-way valve because of differences in pneumatic port-counting conventions.[8]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Pneumatic ram ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ram is a double-acting pneumatic cylinder.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It moves the cocking mechanism forward and backward.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ram is connected to the back block through a pump arm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When activated, it moves the bolt and cocking rod rearward.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The movement recocks the hammer and opens the breech.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ram then returns the bolt to its forward position.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Back block ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The back block connects the bolt and cocking rod.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It moves rearward during the recocking cycle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The movement of the back block became one of the Autococker&amp;#039;s most distinctive visual characteristics.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Custom back blocks were produced by numerous aftermarket manufacturers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Timing rod ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The timing rod connects the trigger mechanism to the pneumatic control valve.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its adjustment determines when the recocking mechanism activates during the trigger pull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Correct timing is essential for reliable operation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
An incorrectly adjusted timing rod may cause the marker to recock too early or too late.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Firing cycle ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A conventional mechanical Autococker operates through the following sequence.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
# The marker rests with its bolt closed and hammer cocked.&lt;br /&gt;
# The player begins pulling the trigger.&lt;br /&gt;
# The sear releases the hammer.&lt;br /&gt;
# The hammer strikes the firing valve.&lt;br /&gt;
# Gas is released and propels the paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
# Continued trigger movement actuates the pneumatic control valve.&lt;br /&gt;
# The ram moves the back block rearward.&lt;br /&gt;
# The bolt opens and the hammer is recocked.&lt;br /&gt;
# A new paintball enters the breech.&lt;br /&gt;
# Releasing the trigger returns the ram and bolt forward.&lt;br /&gt;
# The marker is ready to fire again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The sequence depends on the relationship between mechanical trigger movement and pneumatic timing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Unlike a conventional blowback marker, the Autococker does not rely on firing-gas pressure directly driving the bolt rearward.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its recocking mechanism is separately controlled through the pneumatic assembly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Timing and maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanical timing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Autococker timing refers to the adjustment of the relationship between firing and recocking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The marker must fire before the bolt begins opening.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the pneumatic system activates too early, the bolt may open while the firing valve is releasing gas.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This can reduce efficiency and interfere with normal operation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The timing rod and trigger adjustments are important components of the process.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Hammer lug ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The hammer lug determines the point at which the trigger sear releases the hammer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Adjusting the lug changes the firing point within the trigger pull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lug must be coordinated with the pneumatic timing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Recocking pressure ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The low-pressure regulator must supply sufficient pressure for the ram to cycle reliably.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Excessively low pressure can prevent the marker from recocking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Excessive pressure can increase mechanical stress and unnecessary operating force.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Maintenance reputation ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker developed a reputation for requiring more technical knowledge than many competing markers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its performance depended on correct adjustment of several interacting components.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, a correctly configured Autococker could operate reliably without constant adjustment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The platform became particularly popular among players interested in mechanical tuning and customisation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Tournament paintball ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Ironmen ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker&amp;#039;s early success was closely associated with &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Bob Long]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; and the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Ironmen (paintball team)|Ironmen]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The team became one of WGP&amp;#039;s earliest major tournament sponsorship partners.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Ironmen&amp;#039;s use of the Autococker helped promote the marker to competitive players.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The relationship also encouraged further technical development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Early tournament adoption ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 1990s, the Autococker became increasingly popular among competitive paintball teams.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its closed-bolt operation and customisation potential appealed to players seeking high-performance equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Independent airsmiths developed modifications to improve reliability, trigger feel and operating efficiency.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker became a common sight at major American tournaments.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Autococker versus Automag ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker&amp;#039;s principal early competitor was the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Automag]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; manufactured by [[Airgun Designs]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Automag was developed by [[Tom Kaye]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The two markers used substantially different operating systems.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker used a mechanically controlled pneumatic recocking system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Automag used a regulated gas-powered blow-forward mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The rivalry became an important feature of tournament paintball equipment culture during the 1990s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Players frequently debated the relative performance, reliability and maintenance requirements of the two platforms.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Professional competition ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker remained widely used in professional tournament paintball during the 1990s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its popularity contributed to the development of a large aftermarket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
By the early 2000s, electronic trigger systems and newer marker designs increasingly influenced competitive equipment choices.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Electronic Autococker conversions allowed the platform to remain competitive during this transition.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Aftermarket development ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Customisation ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker became one of the most extensively customised paintball marker platforms.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Independent manufacturers produced replacement components for almost every part of the marker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These included:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Custom bodies&lt;br /&gt;
* Trigger frames&lt;br /&gt;
* Low-pressure regulators&lt;br /&gt;
* Pneumatic control valves&lt;br /&gt;
* Rams&lt;br /&gt;
* Bolts&lt;br /&gt;
* Back blocks&lt;br /&gt;
* Pump arms&lt;br /&gt;
* Firing valves&lt;br /&gt;
* Hammers&lt;br /&gt;
* Cocking rods&lt;br /&gt;
* Electronic trigger systems&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The availability of these components allowed players to build highly individualised markers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Custom bodies ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Custom Autococker bodies became particularly popular during the 1990s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Manufacturers modified standard WGP bodies or produced proprietary body designs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Changes included decorative milling, weight reduction and altered component arrangements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
High-end custom Autocockers became premium tournament equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== MiniCocker ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;MiniCocker&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was a shortened Autococker configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It used a reduced-length front section and modified pneumatic mounting arrangements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The design was intended to reduce overall size and weight.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
MiniCocker configurations became popular among players seeking compact equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Palmer&amp;#039;s Pursuit Shop ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Palmer&amp;#039;s Pursuit Shop]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; supplied aftermarket components for the Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its Rock low-pressure regulator became a particularly well-known upgrade.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The company also performed custom Autococker modifications.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The relationship is historically significant because Glenn Palmer and Bud Orr were both involved in the development of early pneumatic semiautomatic paintball technology.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Major custom manufacturers ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Belsales ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Belsales]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was a British manufacturer and specialist airsmithing business.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It became known for producing high-end custom Autocockers under the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Evolution&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Evolution series became one of the most recognisable European Autococker variants.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Belsales also produced aftermarket pneumatic components and other upgrades.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Shocktech ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Shocktech]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was associated with high-end Autococker customisation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its products included custom bodies, pneumatic components and mechanical upgrades.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Shocktech Autocockers became prominent examples of the custom tournament marker market.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== DYE Precision ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[DYE Precision]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; produced custom Autococker designs during the 1990s and early 2000s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its products included premium milled bodies and complete custom markers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The company&amp;#039;s Autococker work formed part of its early expansion into high-end tournament equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Planet Eclipse ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Planet Eclipse]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; developed custom Autococker products and electronic conversion systems.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its involvement included custom body designs and the E-Blade electronic trigger system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The company became an important manufacturer of high-performance Autococker equipment during the early 2000s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== FreeFlow ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[FreeFlow]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; became associated with custom Autococker manufacturing and technical modifications.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its products included custom-milled bodies and complete markers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
FreeFlow was one of several specialist companies that helped sustain the Autococker aftermarket.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RaceGun ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[RaceGun]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; developed an electronic Autococker conversion system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The system replaced the conventional mechanical trigger arrangement with electronically controlled firing and recocking components.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RaceGun was among the manufacturers that helped adapt the Autococker to electronic tournament paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Electronic Autocockers ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Development ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, electronically controlled markers became increasingly common in tournament paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The mechanical Autococker&amp;#039;s two-stage trigger pull imposed limitations on firing speed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Electronic conversions replaced mechanical timing with electronic control.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This allowed shorter trigger movement and more consistent cycling.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== RaceGun conversion ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
RaceGun developed an electronic conversion for the Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The system used electronic components to control firing and pneumatic recocking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A WARPIG technical review documented the design and explained its advantages over mechanical timing.[8]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The conversion was intended to improve firing speed and consistency.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Planet Eclipse E-Blade ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[E-Blade]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was an electronic trigger system developed by Planet Eclipse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It became one of the most widely recognised Autococker electronic conversions.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The E-Blade replaced the conventional mechanical trigger frame with an electronic system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It used a solenoid to control the pneumatic recocking mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The system also incorporated electronic firing controls.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Planet Eclipse displayed E-Blade Autococker products at the 2003 PSP World Cup.[9]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Electronic timing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Electronic conversions allowed the firing and recocking cycles to be controlled through programmable settings.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This reduced dependence on mechanical trigger timing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It also allowed the use of electronic firing modes appropriate to the tournament regulations of the period.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The systems helped extend the competitive life of the Autococker platform.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Autococker barrel threading ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Thread standard ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker used a removable barrel with a distinctive threaded interface.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The design became widely adopted by other paintball marker manufacturers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is commonly known as &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Autococker threading&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Industry adoption ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Autococker threading became one of the most common barrel interfaces in paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Numerous manufacturers adopted the standard for markers unrelated to the original Autococker operating system.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The widespread adoption of the interface became one of the platform&amp;#039;s most enduring technical legacies.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Manufacturing and ownership ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Worr Game Products ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The original Autococker was manufactured by [[Worr Game Products]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
WGP developed numerous production variants during the 1990s and early 2000s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The company also sold replacement parts and upgrade components.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its manufacturing operations expanded substantially as demand increased.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== K2 acquisition ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On 19 April 2004, &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[K2 Inc.]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; acquired substantially all the assets of Worr Game Products and All-Cad Manufacturing.[10]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The acquisition brought WGP into K2&amp;#039;s portfolio of sporting-goods brands.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
K2 already owned several paintball equipment brands, including JT USA and Brass Eagle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The transaction represented a major consolidation within the paintball equipment industry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Consolidation ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In December 2004, K2 announced the consolidation of WGP and JT USA operations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bud Orr was identified as president of the combined operation.[11]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The consolidation brought business functions together at the WGP facility in Corona, California.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Later production ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Autococker production and branding underwent changes following the K2 acquisition and subsequent consolidation of the paintball equipment industry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The platform&amp;#039;s influence continued through aftermarket components, custom manufacturers and later derivative designs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The precise production dates of individual models should be documented separately rather than treating all Autococker variants as a single uninterrupted production line.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Related and derivative designs ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== WGP Sniper ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The WGP Sniper was the pump-action predecessor of the Autococker.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Both designs shared a common mechanical foundation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker replaced the Sniper&amp;#039;s manual pump operation with pneumatic recocking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Pump conversions ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some Autococker bodies were subsequently converted back to pump-action operation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These conversions removed the pneumatic recocking assembly and installed a manual pump mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
They became popular among players participating in pump-only events.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanical revival ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Interest in mechanical paintball equipment continued after electronically controlled markers became dominant in professional competition.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker remained popular among collectors, custom builders and players interested in traditional mechanical equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Specialist manufacturers continued to produce replacement components and custom builds.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Collecting and restoration ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Vintage equipment ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Early Autocockers have become collectible paintball equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Collectors distinguish between production generations, body styles and original component configurations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Original WGP markers and period custom models are particularly significant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Serial numbers ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Autococker serial numbers can help identify approximate manufacturing periods.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, serial-number records are incomplete.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some early markers incorporated transitional components or were extensively modified.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Historical identification therefore often requires examination of the body, internal components and original documentation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Restoration ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Restoring an Autococker may involve replacing worn pneumatic hoses, seals, regulators and mechanical components.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Original components are sometimes difficult to obtain.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Specialist airsmiths and collectors maintain knowledge of historical configurations and operating procedures.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The platform remains an important part of vintage paintball equipment collecting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Historical significance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker is significant in paintball history for several reasons.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* It helped establish semiautomatic markers in competitive paintball.&lt;br /&gt;
* It was closely associated with the Ironmen during the early 1990s.&lt;br /&gt;
* It became a principal competitor to the Automag.&lt;br /&gt;
* It supported one of the largest aftermarket industries in paintball equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
* It encouraged the development of specialist airsmithing businesses.&lt;br /&gt;
* It provided a foundation for numerous custom tournament markers.&lt;br /&gt;
* It was adapted to electronic operation through systems such as RaceGun and E-Blade.&lt;br /&gt;
* Its barrel threading became a widely adopted industry standard.&lt;br /&gt;
* It remains an important platform for collectors and mechanical paintball enthusiasts.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Autococker&amp;#039;s influence extended beyond its original manufacturer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Its modular design encouraged independent innovation and contributed to the development of a specialist paintball equipment industry.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Timeline ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Year&lt;br /&gt;
! Event&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1986–1987&lt;br /&gt;
| Bud Orr develops the original WGP Sniper&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1987&lt;br /&gt;
| Worr Game Products established&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1988&lt;br /&gt;
| Orr begins developing pneumatic recocking concepts&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1989–1990&lt;br /&gt;
| Early Autococker prototypes developed and demonstrated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1990&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker introduced according to WGP&amp;#039;s historical documentation&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| March 1991&lt;br /&gt;
| Ironmen use Autocockers at the Lone Star Open&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Early 1990s&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker becomes increasingly popular in tournament paintball&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1990s&lt;br /&gt;
| Major aftermarket and custom manufacturing industry develops&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 1990s&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker and Automag become major competing tournament platforms&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Late 1990s&lt;br /&gt;
| Development of electronic Autococker conversion systems&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Early 2000s&lt;br /&gt;
| Electronic Autocockers become established in tournament competition&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 2003&lt;br /&gt;
| Planet Eclipse displays Nexus E-Blade Autococker equipment at the PSP World Cup&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 19 April 2004&lt;br /&gt;
| K2 Inc. acquires WGP and All-Cad assets&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| December 2004&lt;br /&gt;
| WGP and JT USA operations consolidated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 2000s&lt;br /&gt;
| Autococker platform competes with newer electronic tournament markers&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 2010s–2020s&lt;br /&gt;
| Continued interest in custom Autocockers, pump conversions and restoration&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== See also ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Bud Orr]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Worr Game Products]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[WGP Sniper]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Glenn Palmer]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Palmer&amp;#039;s Pursuit Shop]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Automag]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tom Kaye]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Airgun Designs]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Bob Long]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ironmen (paintball team)]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Belsales]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Shocktech]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[DYE Precision]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Planet Eclipse]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[FreeFlow]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[RaceGun]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[E-Blade]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[History of paintball markers]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paintball equipment manufacturers]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paintball in the United States]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://paintballhistory.com/autococker/ &amp;quot;Autococker&amp;quot;], Paintball History. Historical research documenting the Sniper, early Autococker development, WGP history and the Ironmen&amp;#039;s 1991 tournament appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://paintmagazine.com/marker-of-the-day/wgp-early-autococker/ &amp;quot;WGP Early Autococker&amp;quot;], Paint Magazine. Historical equipment profile explaining the Autococker&amp;#039;s development and pneumatic operating system.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://warpig.com/paintball/articles/news/042104_wgpk2/index.shtml &amp;quot;WGP Acquired by K2&amp;quot;], WARPIG, April 2004. Contemporary interview with Bud Orr documenting the Autococker&amp;#039;s early development and Ironmen sponsorship.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker/racegun/ &amp;quot;RaceGun Autococker Conversion&amp;quot;], WARPIG. Technical article documenting electronic Autococker development and the platform&amp;#039;s aftermarket.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker/eclipse/index.shtml &amp;quot;Eclipse Autococker&amp;quot;], WARPIG. Technical review discussing mechanical timing, pneumatic operation and electronic conversion.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://paintballhistory.com/introduction-wgp-sniper-2-late-1989/ &amp;quot;Introduction of the WGP Sniper 2&amp;quot;], Paintball History, 5 July 2015. Examination of the April 1990 Paintball Sports International product feature.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2014/08/26/wgp-autococker-manual/ &amp;quot;WGP Autococker Manual&amp;quot;], Worr Game Products. Historical manufacturer documentation describing Bud Orr, the Sniper and the Autococker&amp;#039;s introduction.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker/racegun/ &amp;quot;RaceGun Autococker Conversion&amp;quot;], WARPIG. Detailed explanation of the firing cycle, pneumatic recocking and electronic timing.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/tradeshows/worldcup03/index.shtml &amp;quot;PSP World Cup 2003 Trade Show&amp;quot;], WARPIG, 2003. Contemporary coverage documenting Planet Eclipse Nexus E-Blade Autococker equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/6720/000119312504065512/d8k.htm &amp;quot;K2 Inc. Form 8-K&amp;quot;], United States Securities and Exchange Commission, April 2004. Primary corporate filing confirming the acquisition of Worr Game Products and All-Cad Manufacturing.&lt;br /&gt;
# [https://sgbonline.com/k2-consolidates-paintball-unit/ &amp;quot;K2 Consolidates Paintball Unit&amp;quot;], SGB Media, 16 December 2004. Contemporary report documenting the consolidation of WGP and JT USA operations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== External links ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://paintballhistory.com/autococker/ Paintball History — Autococker]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://paintmagazine.com/marker-of-the-day/wgp-early-autococker/ Paint Magazine — Early Autococker]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker/racegun/ WARPIG — RaceGun Electronic Autococker]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker/eclipse/index.shtml WARPIG — Eclipse Autococker]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://warpig.com/paintball/technical/paintguns/autococker-faq.shtml WARPIG — Sniper II and Autococker FAQ]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://paintballhistory.com/introduction-wgp-sniper-2-late-1989/ Paintball History — Sniper II]&lt;br /&gt;
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