Editing Perentie Viper

The '''Perentie Viper''' was a custom double-barrel paintball marker built by [[Bruce Roberts]] of [[Perentie Paintball]] for Mike Wallis. It combined two [[Perentie Badger]] blow-forward actions operated through a single trigger mechanism.[1]

== Development ==

The project developed from discussions between Roberts and Wallis about constructing a double-barrel Badger. Roberts subsequently produced drawings for the firing mechanism, and the pair proceeded with a one-off marker.[1]

Wallis documented its construction and initial use in “Double Trouble”, published in ''[[Paint (online paintball magazine)|Paint]]''. The report described it as unsuitable for most Australian tournaments and intended for occasional scenario and big-game play.[1]

== Design ==

The two actions were positioned with their sears facing inwards. A cam on the trigger operated rollers attached to the sears, firing the barrels in succession. The mechanism could also discharge a single shot.[1]

The completed marker incorporated two 16-inch barrels, stainless-steel receivers, mahogany grips, gold-anodised components, a shoulder stock and a bipod. Each action was supplied by a separate ViewLoader VL2000 hopper.[1]

The Viper used a remote gas supply and was designed primarily for compressed air. Wallis reported that rapid firing caused problems when using carbon dioxide.[1]

== Production ==

The contemporary account identified the Viper as a one-off custom project, with no planned commercial production.[1]

== References ==

# [https://web.archive.org/web/19981205170356/http://www.xsystems.com.au/wpaint/wpaint1/double.htm Double Trouble]. Mike Wallis, ''Paint'', issue 1, January 1996, archived 5 December 1998.

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