Models of the Rapid 7

[Bodhi]

Are there any Rapids marked with "Mark1" like the Mark 2 is?  I read somewhere that after the mark 2 came out they produce a cheaper version or toned down version that they sold along side the mark 2 but referred to it as the mark 1? Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

What would indicate an early mark1, ie made before the Mark 2's and a mark 1 made after the introduction of a mark 2?

[angrybear]

Yes, but I don't know if they had the same internals & threads as a MK2 or kept the MK1 volume & threads.
Old models have different style markings & single screw bolt plate,
Before the MK2 they were "Rapid 7" or "Rapid 12" they only became a "MK1" once there was a "MK2"
All later models just say "Rapid"

[angrybear]

Further to the above if you go to downloads there's a copy of the Theoben catalogue with both models listed, (pages 5-6)
The MK1 retains the old style stock, metal trigger guard & is unregulated, so remains a different model rather than just a toned down MK2.

[Bodhi]

I'll check the brochure out, thanks