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[[File:deringer.jpg|right|frame|.25 Derringer]]
 
[[File:deringer.jpg|right|frame|.25 Derringer]]
'''.25 Derringer''' - also known as a palm pistol, this is a small pocket pistol that can be easily concealed in a handbag or pocket.  It holds only a single round, but is favored by assassins for its ability to kill at short range.
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'''.25 Derringer Pistol''' - also known as a palm pistol, this is a small pocket pistol that can be easily concealed in a handbag or pocket.  It holds only a single round, but is favored by assassins for its ability to kill at short range.
  
 
Range:  5/10/20<br>
 
Range:  5/10/20<br>
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[[File:remington-small.jpg|right|frame|.32 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2]]
 
[[File:remington-small.jpg|right|frame|.32 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2]]
'''.32 Revolver''' – easily carried in a large pocket, this gun provided the maximum firepower for a concealed weapon.  The cabal has a large number of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2’s in the Cloak Room
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'''.32 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 Revolver''' – easily carried in a large pocket, this revolver provided the maximum firepower for a concealed weapon.  The cabal has a large number of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2’s in the Cloak Room.
  
 
Range:  12/24/48<br>
 
Range:  12/24/48<br>
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[[File:peacemaker-small.jpg|right|frame|.45 Colt Peacemaker]]
 
[[File:peacemaker-small.jpg|right|frame|.45 Colt Peacemaker]]
'''.45 Revolvers''' – standard issue guns for the British Military of the time, these weapons are hard to conceal but in common circulation.  While Americans favored the .45 Colt Peacemaker, Brits generally carried the .455 Webley Mark VI revolver.  In the game, both are considered identical for statistics.
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'''.455 Webley Mark VI Revolver''' and '''.45 Colt Peacemaker Revolver''' – The Webley is the standard issue revolver for the British Military.  These weapons are hard to conceal but in common circulation.  Many Americans favor the .45 Colt Peacemaker.  In the game, both are considered identical for statistics.
  
 
Range:  12/24/48<br>
 
Range:  12/24/48<br>
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[[File:Lee-Metford-small.jpg|right|frame|1888 Lee-Metford Mark II]]
 
[[File:Lee-Metford-small.jpg|right|frame|1888 Lee-Metford Mark II]]
'''.303 Bolt Action Rifles''' – the 1888 Lee-Metford Mark II was the most sophisticated rifle of its time.  Using the British .303 ammunition, it was standard military issue.
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'''.303 Lee-Metford Mark II Rifle''' – the 1888 Lee-Metford Mark II is the most sophisticated bolt action rifle.  Using the British .303 ammunition, it is standard military issue across the Realm.
  
 
Range:  24/48/96<br>
 
Range:  24/48/96<br>
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Damage:  2d8<br>
 
Damage:  2d8<br>
 
Shots:  8<br>
 
Shots:  8<br>
Notes:  AP2<br>
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Notes:  AP2, Requires a d6 Strength to use.<br>
 
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[[File:1878-Colt-Coach-Gun-small.jpg|right|frame|1878 Colt Coach 12 Gauge Shotgun]]
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[[File:Winchester_Model_1894_2.jpg|right|frame|Winchester ’76 .45 Rifle]]
'''12 Gauge Double-Barrel Shotguns''' - the ubiquitous hunting gun of the English, there were many manufacturers of shotgunsThe 1878 Colt Coach Shotgun is favored by the cabal for its short barrel and ease of use.  Shotgun effectiveness decreases with distanceWhen shooting into melee, shotguns have double the normal chance of accidentally hitting an adjacent target.
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'''.45 Winchester '76 Rifle''' – the Gun that Won the West.  A favorite of American shooters, it is not uncommon to see these gun in London shooting clubsIt differs from the Lee-Metford only in the number shots in its magazine.   
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Range:  12/24/48<br>
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Range:  24/48/96<br>
Rate of Fire:  2<br>
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Rate of Fire:  1<br>
Damage:  3d6/2d6/1d6<br>
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Damage:  2d8<br>
Shots:  2<br>
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Shots:  15<br>
Notes:  Add +2 to Shooting when firing only one barrel.  To fire both barrels make a single Shooting attack and then roll both damage dice together.<br>
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Notes:  AP2, Requires a d6 Strength to use.<br>
 
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[[File:Elephant-Gun-Small.jpg|right|frame|4 Gauge Single Shot Elephant Gun]]
 
[[File:Elephant-Gun-Small.jpg|right|frame|4 Gauge Single Shot Elephant Gun]]
'''4 Gauge Single Shot Elephant Gun''' - the largest single shot rifle, weighing 22 pounds, the elephant gun is a large caliber rifle, so named because they were originally developed for use by big-game hunters for elephants and other large dangerous game.
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'''4 Gauge Holland & Holland Single Shot Elephant Gun''' - the largest single shot rifle, weighing 22 pounds, the Holland & Holland elephant gun is a large caliber rifle, so named because they were originally developed for use by big-game hunters for elephants and other large dangerous game.
  
 
Range:  15/30/60<br>
 
Range:  15/30/60<br>
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Damage:  2d10<br>
 
Damage:  2d10<br>
 
Shots:  1<br>
 
Shots:  1<br>
Notes:  AP4, Snapfire (-2 if character moves and fires), considered a Heavy Weapon (can affect vehicles and other devices with Heavy Armor)<br>
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Notes:  AP4, Snapfire (-2 if character moves and fires), considered a Heavy Weapon (can affect vehicles and other devices with Heavy Armor, Requires a d8 Strength to use.<br>
 
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[[File:1878-Colt-Coach-Gun-small.jpg|right|frame|1878 Colt Coach 12 Gauge Shotgun]]
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'''12 Gauge Colt Coach Double-Barrel Shotgun''' - the ubiquitous hunting gun of the English, there are many manufacturers of shotguns.  The 1878 Colt Coach Shotgun is favored by the cabal for its short barrel and ease of use.  These can be used with both shot and slugs, although the rules differ as shown below.
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'''Shot'''<br>
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Range:  12/24/48<br>
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Rate of Fire:  1 (or 2)<br>
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Damage:  3d6/2d6/1d6 (+4)<br>
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Shots:  2<br>
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Notes:  Add +2 to Shooting.  Shooting both barrels adds 4 to the damage.  Requires a d6 Strength to use.<br>
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'''Slug'''<br>
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Range:  12/24/48<br>
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Rate of Fire:  2<br>
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Damage:  2d10 (+4)<br>
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Shots:  2<br>
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Notes:  Shooting both barrels adds 4 to the damage. Requires a d6 Strength to use.<br>
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[[category:cloak room]]
 
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Revision as of 20:45, 21 May 2019

The following are "standard issue" firearms for the cabal:

.25 Derringer

.25 Derringer Pistol - also known as a palm pistol, this is a small pocket pistol that can be easily concealed in a handbag or pocket. It holds only a single round, but is favored by assassins for its ability to kill at short range.

Range: 5/10/20
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d6+1
Shots: 1
Notes: AP1





.32 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2

.32 Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 Revolver – easily carried in a large pocket, this revolver provided the maximum firepower for a concealed weapon. The cabal has a large number of Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2’s in the Cloak Room.

Range: 12/24/48
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d6
Shots: 6
Notes: AP1




.45 Colt Peacemaker

.455 Webley Mark VI Revolver and .45 Colt Peacemaker Revolver – The Webley is the standard issue revolver for the British Military. These weapons are hard to conceal but in common circulation. Many Americans favor the .45 Colt Peacemaker. In the game, both are considered identical for statistics.

Range: 12/24/48
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d6+1
Shots: 6
Notes: AP1




1888 Lee-Metford Mark II

.303 Lee-Metford Mark II Rifle – the 1888 Lee-Metford Mark II is the most sophisticated bolt action rifle. Using the British .303 ammunition, it is standard military issue across the Realm.

Range: 24/48/96
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d8
Shots: 8
Notes: AP2, Requires a d6 Strength to use.

Winchester ’76 .45 Rifle

.45 Winchester '76 Rifle – the Gun that Won the West. A favorite of American shooters, it is not uncommon to see these gun in London shooting clubs. It differs from the Lee-Metford only in the number shots in its magazine.

Range: 24/48/96
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d8
Shots: 15
Notes: AP2, Requires a d6 Strength to use.

4 Gauge Single Shot Elephant Gun

4 Gauge Holland & Holland Single Shot Elephant Gun - the largest single shot rifle, weighing 22 pounds, the Holland & Holland elephant gun is a large caliber rifle, so named because they were originally developed for use by big-game hunters for elephants and other large dangerous game.

Range: 15/30/60
Rate of Fire: 1
Damage: 2d10
Shots: 1
Notes: AP4, Snapfire (-2 if character moves and fires), considered a Heavy Weapon (can affect vehicles and other devices with Heavy Armor, Requires a d8 Strength to use.


1878 Colt Coach 12 Gauge Shotgun

12 Gauge Colt Coach Double-Barrel Shotgun - the ubiquitous hunting gun of the English, there are many manufacturers of shotguns. The 1878 Colt Coach Shotgun is favored by the cabal for its short barrel and ease of use. These can be used with both shot and slugs, although the rules differ as shown below.

Shot
Range: 12/24/48
Rate of Fire: 1 (or 2)
Damage: 3d6/2d6/1d6 (+4)
Shots: 2
Notes: Add +2 to Shooting. Shooting both barrels adds 4 to the damage. Requires a d6 Strength to use.

Slug
Range: 12/24/48
Rate of Fire: 2
Damage: 2d10 (+4)
Shots: 2
Notes: Shooting both barrels adds 4 to the damage. Requires a d6 Strength to use.