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This article is about a Nerf Blaster. For a complete list of articles about blasters, see Category:Blasters. For help with identifying a blaster, see the Blaster Identification Page, and for a listing off all modifications by blaster, see the Modification Directory.
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Released: 1993
Status: Discontinued
Original MSRP: $24.99
Product Line: Original
Stock Ammunition: Basic Arrows
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Spring-powered push-pull blaster with six barrels on an auto-rotation mechanism. Blaster automatically fires once the rear handle is pulled to the end of its stroke. Configuration hurts accuracy, but the range of the gun is impressive even when stock.
The gun internally works off of two catches. As you begin to pull back, the plunger tube is pulled, as well as the plunger. Since the turret rotation is linked to the plunger tube, the turret rotates. After about two inches or so, the first catch releases the plunger tube, which snaps into the turret, via spring, to seal. After a few more inches of pulling back on only the plunger, the second catch releases and the gun fires.
The rotation mechanism is the least durable part of the whole system. The only part connecting the plunger tube and guide is a nub of plastic, about 1/8" in diameter.
There is also a trick to making accurate shots - at the end of the pull, right before the second catch is actuated, you can stop pulling, and put your thumb on the back of the blaster. From here, just pushing with your thumb while stabilizing the blaster with your two hands will fire.
The most popular modification is very easy to accomplish. It involves inserting a barrel into the pegs to allow the blaster to fire Megas or Micros.
