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
[edit]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. The report described it as unsuitable for most Australian tournaments and intended for occasional scenario and big-game play.[1]
Design
[edit]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
[edit]The contemporary account identified the Viper as a one-off custom project, with no planned commercial production.[1]
References
[edit]- Double Trouble. Mike Wallis, Paint, issue 1, January 1996, archived 5 December 1998.