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  1. 03-11-2015, 10:11 AM #1
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    Benchmark Micromag Single Trigger Frame w/ Lightning Ano

    Not listed under "automag", so I thought it'd be worth posting. Was this a factory ano?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICRO-MAG-MI...item339f140be1
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  2. 03-11-2015, 10:26 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by G Squat View Post
    Not listed under "automag", so I thought it'd be worth posting. Was this a factory ano?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICRO-MAG-MI...item339f140be1
    Damn. I tried to place a bid, but it quickly got over $20...

    Good luck.
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    There were like, 6 Lightning Micromags. They were done as a demo run for PTP to show what these guys could do. After that, as far as I know, PTP didn't hear any more from them. For this thing to not be on a Micro is a sad thing.
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    Condition looks really weird. Something is obviously peeling/flaking off of it. Looks like it was in the bottom of someones toolbox for the last 15 years.
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    that's definitely NOT ano
    its some sort of old school wrap or dip and its peeling
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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post
    Condition looks really weird. Something is obviously peeling/flaking off of it. Looks like it was in the bottom of someones toolbox for the last 15 years.
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    that's definitely NOT ano
    its some sort of old school wrap or dip and its peeling
    From the PTP ano sticky on MCB:
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    We did less than 10 of these as well as a pattern called Armageddon which had red lightning bolts on it. 2 of each which were sold in Canada. These are not true anodize. They were airbrushed with the patterns with a clear coat anodizing over it. It had a tendency to peel, which is why we didn't keep it. It was one of the coolest patterns!!
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    Too bad it is in such bad condition or it would be mine.
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  8. 03-13-2015, 12:11 PM #8
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    If it's airbrushed on there, I wonder if you could try to remove the flaking coat and then clear coat it.
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  9. 03-13-2015, 12:12 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by zondo View Post
    From the PTP ano sticky on MCB:
    We did 6 Lighting and 6 Armageddon (looked like a firestorm...) and took them to the 1993 (?) Mayhem Masters in the U.K. They were airbrushed by a really talented guy who was a family member of an anodizing/plating/powder coat facility in the mid-west. The top coat was a concern to us - as everything we did then was pretty much bulletproof, but we never had a chance to work with them again to tweak the process (b-cuzz is correct). The guy was talented but a bit of a wandering artist and left to become a cabinet maker... The topcoat could possibly be brought back literally to new by a decent paint shop...
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    Quote Originally Posted by swe_crazy View Post
    Too bad it is in such bad condition or it would be mine.
    Do you have a lightning mag missing the frame?
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  11. 03-13-2015, 01:27 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by zondo View Post
    Do you have a lightning mag missing the frame?
    From the listing description it's possible that he has the body and added some e-frame conversion... I wish that I could see it first-hand. I used to do custom paint back when I was in my teens (40 years ago...) and it was hit-or-miss but I think the bubbled topcoat could be removed and re-sprayed. Depending upon what the frame goes for it might be worth buying, and if it can't be restored just strip and re-ano. I have the new style machined aluminum triggers in stock to bring it up to the newest spec, and the grips are worth something. I'm betting it gets bid up quite a bit...
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    Nope! I just like to spend money on paintball stuff I do not really need ... just like my wife .... but her addiction is shoes ...

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    Do you have a lightning mag missing the frame?
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    The guy said he sold his MM a while ago and just found the frame in his toolbox.
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  14. 03-17-2015, 02:45 PM #14
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    I have wondered what one of these would go for. I have one with a micro valve but no micro body. Was the body done in the same pattern as the frame?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unforgiven691 View Post
    I have wondered what one of these would go for. I have one with a micro valve but no micro body. Was the body done in the same pattern as the frame?
    Yep... If you google "Lightning Micromag" you'll see a couple really nice ones.
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  16. 03-17-2015, 03:31 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unforgiven691 View Post
    I have wondered what one of these would go for. I have one with a micro valve but no micro body. Was the body done in the same pattern as the frame?
    Yes - the body was done in the same pattern. Very unusual for something so rare to be separated but I imagine there were a few Picasso line drawings used as fireplace starters over the years...
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  17. 03-17-2015, 06:25 PM #17
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    I got it in as a trade about 10 years ago. I'd love to find the body that goes with the frame. I will say that she's a bit time worn, but I don't hang my guns on the wall. Thanks for the info everyone! Now I need to tune up an ugly old RT...
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    i'll swear I've seen the micro that this frame goes to in a picture somewhere.
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