Belsales Evolution Autocockers

Evolutions are not especially rare (or common), coming out of Belsales Performance in the UK and originally only being distributed by Smart Parts in the US.  In 1996 or so when they first came out they were one of the first limited run line of autocockers to sport reverse “P” blocks and 45 frames (as well as enlarged valve chambers).  All these things are now pretty standard. 

They are known for their classy milling, ultra smooth trigger, nifty velocity adjuster (Rex kit) and wire detente, and of course top of the line anodizing.  Interestingly, this is also the first aftermarket autococker to retain a WGP warranty.  For almost 10 years, when people mention top autocockers, Evolutions are almost always mentioned in the top 2-3.  And all these are big reasons why I like them!

1997 Evolution Autococker. I won’t lie – I bought this one because I like the anno and it looked to be in excellent condition.  Fortunately, I was right  With the exception of the flaking paint on the pot metal frame (ugh) – it looks like it was put in a time capsule in 1997 and just opened yesterday.  Trigger and pneumatics are all original – and I don’t plan on changing anything except maybe camo wood grips.