Muzzle-loading Pistol

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Muzzle-loading Pistol
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Group: Ranged Weapon
Tech Level TL–TBD
Size TBD
Weight TBD
Cost TBD
Ammo TBD
Manufacturer TBD
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A Muzzle-loading Pistol (1,500 grams, TL-3 or 4) is a single-shot pistol, with either a flintlock or percussion firing mechanism. [1]

Description (Specifications)

It requires a small amount of time to reload during which time the firer may not evade, and when fired. it may misfire. If a misfire occurs, the weapon will not fire, but the firer may attempt to fire it after clearing it. It fires as a body pistol. [2]

History & Background (Dossier)

All these weapons require that the owner also carry gunpowder and properly sized lead balls; percussion weapons also require a supply of percussion caps. [3]

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