Maybe Tippmann did not invent the Flatline after all ?!  Forgive our witty satire !!  This is a Defective DYE stainless 12 inch Autococker barrel.  It has not been heated or bent in any way (you would be able to see it in the finish if it had).  We received it new from the factory as you see it here.  We returned it to DYE and they were unwilling to replace/credit it under warranty becuz it is out of production and shipped it back. We are listing in the hope that a comical paintballer will see some value in it so we can get our $$ out of it. A great gag gift for the guy on your team that can't hit anything.  Who knows, maybe Smart Parts will buy it for their trophy case !  Yes, it fires.  We put rounds thru it and it shoots a pretty sick pattern,  Awesome !