Editing Confederate Army Supply (section)

== History ==

=== Early operations ===

Confederate Army Supply Line operated a machining workshop in Canoga Park, California, and manufactured custom pump-action paintball markers based on the Nelson operating system.

The business was associated with Steve Buzick, who is identified in historical collector accounts as the designer of the Rebline markers and their later semi-automatic conversion.[3]

Original manufacturer advertising identified the business at 9046 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, California.[2]

The company's early products included the Rebline 115N and 145N, which [[VintageRex]] dates to 1989.[4][5]

=== Rebline pump markers ===

The Rebline series consisted of precision-machined pump-action markers using Nelson-style valves.

The original 115N and 145N differed principally in barrel length. The model designations corresponded to barrels measuring approximately 11.5 and 14.5 inches respectively.

The suffix ''N'' indicated a barrel intended for Nelson paintballs, according to surviving manufacturer information discussed by collectors.[3]

The markers incorporated several unusual design features, including removable pump assemblies, adjustable sight rails and interchangeable bolt components.

Confederate Army Supply subsequently introduced the Rebline MII, which VintageRex identifies as a second-generation design dating to 1990.[6]

The MII featured a removable barrel and was offered with different barrel lengths and external finishes.

=== Semi-automatic conversion ===

During the early 1990s, Confederate Army Supply developed a semi-automatic conversion for Nelson-based paintball markers.

The design was associated with Steve Buzick and influenced by the pneumatic recocking system used in early [[Autococker]] markers.[3][7]

Rather than requiring players to purchase a completely new marker, the conversion was intended to provide semi-automatic operation using an existing Nelson-style firing system.

An original Confederate Army Supply advertisement promoted the '''Rebline Mk III Semi-Auto''' as a conversion kit for Nelson-based markers.

The advertisement also illustrated complete semi-automatic configurations, including one priced at US$239.95 with a 7-ounce constant-air tank and shoulder stock assembly.[2]

VintageRex dates the semi-automatic conversion to 1993.[7]