Shotgun
| Generic Shotgun | |
|---|---|
 TBD | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–TBD |
| Size | TBD |
| Weight | TBD |
| Cost | TBD |
| Ammo | TBD |
| Manufacturer | TBD |
| Generic Shotgun | |
A Shotgun (4,500 grams loaded; Cr160; TL-5) is the basic weapon for maximum, shock effect without regard to accuracy. [1]
Description (Specifications)
The shotgun has an 18mm diameter barrel and fires shells containing either six 7mm bullets, or one hundred and thirty 3mm pellets. In each case, the projectiles weigh a total of 30 grams. Velocity for the projectiles is about 350 meters per second.
A cylindrical magazine containing 10 shells is inserted under the barrel and parallel to it; cartridges are then fed automatically into the shotgun for firing. Reloading consists of replacing the cylindrical magazine and can take up to several minutes. One shot is fired for each pull of the trigger.
Magazines measure approximately 350mm long by 20mm in diameter and can be quite clumsy to carry. Shotguns are equipped with a sling for carrying.
Weapon Characteristics
Length: 1000mm. Weight, unloaded: 3750 grams (loaded magazine: 750 grams). Base price: Cr150 (loaded magazine: Cr10). [2]
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
References & contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 42-43.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 42-43.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 39.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 39.