Editing Qian Wei Paintball Support (section)

== Paintball markers ==

VintageRex contains 14 entries under its China Paintball manufacturer heading.[1]

The original catalogue identifies Qian Wei as the manufacturer of several S-series models. However, the manufacturer attribution, production status and specifications of some other entries require additional verification.

{| class="wikitable"
! Marker
! Catalogue year
! Documented description
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-1|S-1]]
| 2000
| .68-calibre pump-action marker based on the [[Kingman Hammer]] design.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-2|S-2]]
| 2000
| .68-calibre mechanical semi-automatic marker based on the [[Sheridan VM-68]] design.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-3|S-3]]
| 2000
| .68-calibre mechanical semi-automatic marker based on the [[Tippmann Pro-Lite]] design.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-4|S-4]]
| 2000
| .68-calibre double-barrel semi-automatic marker with wooden stock, derived from the VM-68 style.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-5|S-5]]
| 2000
| Listed as a .68-calibre semi-automatic marker. Commercial production unconfirmed.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-6|S-6]]
| 2000
| Listed as a .68-calibre semi-automatic marker. Commercial production unconfirmed.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-7|S-7]]
| 2000
| .68-calibre semi-automatic marker with spring-fed ammunition and 12-gram CO₂ operation.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-8|S-8]]
| 2000
| Compact, spring-fed semi-automatic marker. The detailed specification identifies .43 calibre.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-9E|S-9E]]
| Unknown
| Smaller-calibre semi-automatic marker with direct feed and constant-air operation.
|-
| [[Qian Wei S-9F|S-9F]]
| Unknown
| Smaller-calibre semi-automatic marker with direct feed and constant-air operation.
|-
| [[Qian Wei M1|M1]]
| Unknown
| Bolt-action marker catalogued with a removable barrel and constant-air operation.
|-
| [[Qian Wei M4|M4]]
| Unknown
| Realistic rifle-style marker. Specifications are marked as unverified by VintageRex.
|-
| [[Qian Wei MP5|MP5]]
| Unknown
| Realistic submachine-gun-style marker. Specifications are marked as unverified by VintageRex.
|-
| [[Qian Wei SR16|SR16]]
| Unknown
| Realistic rifle-style marker. Specifications are marked as unverified by VintageRex.
|}

The dates shown are catalogue dates rather than independently confirmed commercial introduction dates.

=== Early S-series ===

The S-1, S-2 and S-3 were based on established Western paintball marker designs.

VintageRex identifies the S-1 as a Nelson-style pump marker resembling the Kingman Hammer. The S-2 is described as a semi-automatic design based on the Sheridan VM-68, while the S-3 resembles the Tippmann Pro-Lite.[4][5][6]

These entries demonstrate Qian Wei's use of existing mechanical marker designs as the basis for its early product range.

The precise extent of mechanical interchangeability with the original markers has not been established.

=== S-4 ===

The '''S-4''' was a .68-calibre, double-barrel mechanical semi-automatic marker featuring a wooden shoulder stock.

VintageRex describes the marker as using a Sheridan-style valve arrangement derived from the VM-68 platform.

Its published specifications include constant-air operation, removable barrels and a direct-feed arrangement.[3]

The catalogue records an original price of US$150.

The S-4 is also the only model in this early group for which VintageRex specifically identifies an American importer.[3]

=== S-5 and S-6 ===

The S-5 and S-6 are both listed in VintageRex as 2000 models.

Their entries contain limited mechanical specifications but no surviving manufacturer photographs.

VintageRex explicitly notes that it could not establish whether either model progressed beyond research and development.[7]

These records should therefore not be treated as confirmation of commercial production.

=== S-7 and S-8 ===

The S-7 and S-8 were smaller, semi-automatic markers using spring-fed ammunition arrangements.

The S-7 is catalogued as a .68-calibre marker powered by a 12-gram CO₂ cartridge.

The S-8 is described as a .43-calibre marker resembling the earlier [[Brass Eagle Eagle|Brass Eagle Eagle-68]] in its general configuration.[8]

The S-8 catalogue record contains a discrepancy: its narrative and detailed specifications identify .43 calibre, while a summary field records .40 calibre.

=== Smaller-calibre and training markers ===

The M1, M4, MP5, S-9E, S-9F and SR16 are also listed under the China Paintball heading.

These entries include several markers intended to resemble military firearms.

The M4's extended technical description identifies a .43-calibre or .40-calibre system incorporating cartridge-style ammunition and a detachable magazine.[9]

The S-9E and S-9F are described in their extended specifications as .43-calibre markers.[10]

However, the catalogue contains inconsistent calibre fields for these products, while the M4, MP5 and SR16 records explicitly warn that some information requires further investigation.

These details have not been independently verified against original operating manuals or manufacturer catalogues.