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Nemrod Mini Clipper

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Jon

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I just obtained/inherited a Nemrod mini clipper- the kind that comes in a holster with a dive knife. I pumped it up about 15x's just too make sure everything works and took it out in the lake last weekend to try it out. Everything seems to be perfect with the gun- except the rusted tip on the spear which I can replace easy enough.

I've looked through out the forums and haven't found any specific information on this gun so I decided to post a new question.

The main thing I want to know is how do I let the air out and how many ''pumps" can I put it in if I start from 0? The gun seems to work fine right now i just don't know what the power ratings/settings are.

I had thought about throwing it up on Ebay, but the size is just too perfect for diving in the weeds around here. If I keep it I won't be hanging it on the wall, but rather use it every chance I get. Does that sound like a realistic idea, or should I offer it up to some collector somewhere who would rather look at it?

Jon
 
Unscrew the rear cap and push in the stem of the inlet valve to let any air out, that will blow any contaminants free that may be sitting in there. Watch for oil spraying out, best to have the gun pointed with the muzzle downwards before pushing on the valve stem as the oil will pool in the front end of the gun.

Screw on the hand pump and put 75 pump strokes into it and then try pushing the spear into the barrel. Add more pump strokes until you can just about load it and then back the pressure off by bleeding some air out through the inlet valve. How hard it is to push the pump handle down is a guide as to how hard it will be to push the spear into the gun.

The gun can withstand whatever pressure the hand pump can deliver, the ultimate limit is what you can comfortably load against. If you put too much pressure in the gun then later on in a dive you may not be able to cock it, so use some judgement in the level of pressure that you are going to use. Nemrod manufactured the Clipper series for many years, they are not a rare gun and are ruggedly built, so many survive to this day.
 
Thanks for the great info Pete. I think I just found my new "weed gun". :friday

Any idea what kind of spear I would buy for a replacement if I ever end up bending this one?

Jon
 
Well obviously another Nemrod shaft if you can find one, you need the correct size for the tapered spear tail which engages the piston, not all pneumatic speargun brands are the same. I suggest that you measure the shaft and keep a record of its dimensions as it is possible to lose a shaft over a weedy bottom if the shooting line unexpectedly snaps, plus you will lose the Nemrod line slide as well. Dive shops sometimes have "orphan" shafts that have sat for years gathering dust in their storeroom, you just have to find a shop that has been in business long enough. The Nemrod spear tails were available as separate items from component suppliers, so a replacement shaft can be made with the necessary screw threads at either end. The Mini Clipper uses a short shaft, so you are unlikely to bend it.
 
Hi Jon,
Forgive the question, but I have been looking for a Mini Clipper and was wondering if you would consider a sale? Thank you.
Best,
Boris
 
Welcome to DB Boris.

I hadn't thought about selling the gun as it works great in the water and I just bought a hand loader for it. I guess I would consider a sale if the price was right as I now have other guns in my collection that would do the same thing, but it's not my top priority.

Jon
 
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