Editing History of paintball markers (section)

=== Autococker ===

The [[Autococker]] was developed by [[Bud Orr]] of [[Worr Game Products]] from the earlier WGP Sniper pump-action marker.

Orr developed a pneumatic recocking system that replaced the Sniper's manually operated pump.

The resulting marker retained a mechanical firing system but used a pneumatic ram, regulator and control valve to recock automatically.

WGP's historical documentation identifies 1990 as the introduction year, although prototypes and development activity preceded its commercial release.

The [[Los Angeles Ironmen]] used Autocockers during the 1991 Lone Star Open, an early documented tournament appearance.[5]

The Autococker subsequently became a major platform for custom marker manufacturers and specialist component suppliers.