Editing Armson (section)

== Paintball markers ==

The VintageRex historical paintball equipment database lists two principal models under Armson.[8]

{| class="wikitable"
! Marker
! Documented period
! Action
! Description
|-
| [[Armson Rifle]]
| 1991
| Pump-action
| .68-calibre Nelson-style marker featuring direct feed, a removable barrel and constant-air operation.
|-
| [[Armson Semi]]
| Developed from 1993; released in 1996
| Mechanical semi-automatic
| .68-calibre blow-forward marker featuring a volume-based firing system and technology licensed from Airgun Designs.
|}

VintageRex also lists an '''Armson Pump''' and '''Armson Semi-Auto''' under [[Pro-Team Products]]. The Semi-Auto entry describes the same joint development project as the Armson Semi, while the precise relationship between the Armson Rifle, Armson Pump and later Assassin pump models requires further documentation.[5][9]

=== Armson Rifle ===

The '''Armson Rifle''' was a pump-action marker based on the Nelson operating system.

VintageRex records the following specifications:[1]

{| class="wikitable"
! Specification
! Detail
|-
| Calibre
| .68
|-
| Action
| Pump-action
|-
| Valve system
| Nelson
|-
| Feed system
| Direct feed
|-
| Barrel
| Removable
|-
| Gas source
| Constant air
|}

The marker formed part of Armson's early product range before the company developed its semi-automatic model.

=== Armson Semi ===

The '''Armson Semi''' was a mechanically operated semi-automatic marker developed jointly by Armson and Pro-Team Products.

Its design incorporated several features described in historical technical material preserved by VintageRex:[2][5]

* Blow-forward operating system based on licensed Airgun Designs technology.
* Unregulated, volume-based firing arrangement.
* Ambidextrous power-feed configuration.
* Barrel-retaining collet system.
* Expansion chamber integrated into the grip.
* Dual-port bottom-line air adaptor.
* Spring-arm paintball detent.
* Centre-feed ball-drop arrangement.

The marker had an advertised manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$595.[2]