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Weapons Expansion 1850-1945

Warning: Plenty of guesswork and approximations For /GURPSgen/

Revolvers

Galand Model 1868, 12mm Perrin (, 1868-18??) The double Galand type used a rather unique method of loading, as they used the trigger guard as a lever to break the into 3 parts and extract the spent casings. These revolvers were adopted by the Russian as the M1870 and they were also popular as a private purchase by French officers. 12mm could be had with either a 4 7/8” barrel (in table) or with an 8” barrel (Dmg 1d+2 pi+, Wt. 2.8/0.24, Bulk -3). These weapons were also available in 9mm Perrin (Dmg 1d+2 pi, Wt. 1.5/0.13, ST 9, Cost $275) and 7mm Perrin (Dmg 1d+1 pi-, Wt. 1.1/0.09, ST 8, Bulk -1, Cost $250). A unique version known as the Sportsman was available in 12mm with a folding wire (2 ready actions to deploy/stow, when deployed +1 Acc, -1 Bulk, multiply ST by 0.8 and use Guns () to shoot) with either a 4 7/8” barrel (Wt. 3.1/0.24, Cost $460) or the 8” barrel (Wt. 3.3/0.24, Bulk -3, Cost $460). The gun was produced in France and was also made in England as the Sommerville Galand.

Gasser M70, 11.3×36mmR (, 1870-1919) This monster of a double-action was a popular all throughout Europe, especially in eastern Europe and the Balkans. The M70 version had a cast iron frame, which proved too weak, and was replaced by a cast steel frame in 1874 with the M70/74 (same stats). The gun utilizes a loading gate, typical of most revolvers of the era, however the ejector rod is secured by a thumbscrew that requires an extra ready action to loosen and another ready action to tighten once loading is complete. The version in the table is the 9.3” barrel version, a 7.3” barrel (Dmg 2d pi+, Wt. 3.3/0.3) and a 5” barrel (Dmg 2d-1 pi+, Wt. 3.1/0.3, Bulk -2) were also used.

Childs Revolver, 6mm Flobert (Various, ~1880-?) Safety standards around the world haven’t always been particularly stringent, a good example being the market for firearms for children. This is a typical example of one such weapon, being a loading gate double-action only revolver firing the diminutive 6mm Flobert round. Obviously of little use to most beyond a bit of fun, but this small round still is dangerous enough to injure or even kill. These weapons were popular for a number of decades but seemed to die out in the 1920s and 30s when stricter gun control was implemented in many nations. It is so small (Holdout -1) that it could be difficult to operate for a particularly large handed person (-1 to Guns skill).

Bodeo Model 1889, 10.4x23mmR Italian Ordnance (, 1889-1931) This simple double action loading gate revolver was a commonly encountered weapon in the Italian all the way until the end of WW2. The revolver is similar internally to the earlier Chamelot-Delvigne Mle 1873, but chambered in their own with several improvements. The early Type A uses a folding trigger, the later Type B used a full trigger guard (same stats). These revolvers were made by many manufacturers, in both Italy and the Spanish city of Eibar for the Italian military. The revolver also was used by the Wehrmacht, designated the Revolver 680(i).

Koishikawa Arsenal Type 26, 9mm Japanese Revolver (, 1893-1935) The Type 26 revolver was a top break revolver that operated in double action only used by the Imperial Japanese military until 1945. The revolver had a flaw in that the cylinder could freely spin when brushed against objects even while closed, as the cylinder did not lock in place. This has the issue of possibly causing the revolver to skip a round or have the hammer fall on an already fired casing. If the revolver is brushed or hit (highly likely in a jungle!), roll 3d, on 15+ the cylinder moves forward and skips the next round, on 6 or less it moves back to the previous round. While the trigger can just be pulled again, when firing at an RoF of 2+ reduce Guns by -1 if a round that is expected to fire does not, unless it is the last shot fired, as a round not firing when it should can be highly distracting. This flaw also exists in other older revolvers but is well known in the case of the Type 26. A unique tear gas launcher developed in the 1930s, the Type 90, could be fitted to the muzzle of the revolver by locking around the front sight (3 ready actions). A 0.4lb tear gas could be launched using a special blank cartridge, and, providing the launcher was unloaded, normal rounds could still be fired through it, although the blocks the sights: Dmg 1d-3(0.5) cr with follow up 3-yard radius tear gas cloud for 20 seconds, Acc 0, Range 10/80, Wt. 0.3, RoF 1, Shots 1(2), Bulk add -1, Cost $20, LC 2.

Pieper M1893, 8×41mmR Pieper (, 1893-??) An advanced double action swing-out cylinder revolver using a gas-seal system like that used in the famous . Nagant and Pieper even competed in the Russian military revolver trials, but Pieper lost out due to the Russian preference for the simpler loading gate system. The M1893 was adopted by the Mexican army and saw a significant amount of fighting, especially in the , with as many as 5000 being produced but many of these were lost during fighting. Due to the gas-seal system it could theoretically be used with a suppressor rather effectively however this appears to have never occurred in reality.

Francisco Arizmendi “Bulldog Hammerless”, .25 ACP (, 1907-1916) A diminutive revolver chambered in the tiny .25ACP round, these revolvers were produced by Francisco Arizmendi Goenaga in the gun making city of Eibar. This double-action only revolver used a loading gate (1 Ready action to deploy the rotating ejector rod) and unusually for a revolver was equipped with a manual safety. The weapon lacked any sights beyond a trough on the top of the . It was also produced in .32 ACP (Dmg 2d-1 pi-, Wt. 0.9/0.09) and 5.5 Velo-Dog (Dmg 1d+1 pi-, Wt. 0.8/0.065), with the 5.5 Velo-Dog version also having a folding trigger.

Semiautomatic

Mauser 06/08, 9×25mm (, 1906) An exceptionally well made and exceptionally rare handgun, the Mauser 06/08 was an effort to improve the using the improvements in handgun design in the 10 years since its introduction. Only approximately 100 were made, as the firearm failed to find any military customers. The gun uses a flapper locking system much like the later Degtyaryov DP , and is probably the only pistol manufactured in any number to ever use this system. The pistol also used a detachable , a great improvement over the C96, and had both a bolt-hold open and an automatically closing bolt when a magazine was inserted. It was a single action design. Several magazine sizes are available for the gun, including 6 (in table), 7 ($26, 0.3lb), 8 ($27, 0.35lb) and long 20-round magazines ($28, 0.9lb, Bulk -1).

Bergmann-Bayard 1908, 9×23mm Largo (Germany, 1908-1910) A semi-automatic single-action handgun much in the same style as the earlier C96 pistol, the German designed but Belgian produced weapon was adopted by the Spanish military in the 9×23mm Bergmann round that is now more commonly known as 9mm Largo. Later models of the Bergmann-Bayard were also produced for the Danish military in the slightly modified 1910 and 1910/21 (same stats) that were used until 1946. Some could accept a 0.9lb holster-stock, and they could be reloaded using a 6-round stripper after the bolt locks back on the empty magazine. The Danish issued a unique large holster that held the gun, a spare magazine and 2 loaded stripper clips ($30, 0.6lb). A number of all models were sold commercially. 10 round extended magazines can be found ($27, 0.4lb).

Frommer 1910, 7.65×12.8mm Frommer (, 1910-1912) An ungainly small single-action handgun using the long- system and a proprietary cartridge, the Frommer 1910 was a somewhat unsuccessful handgun, as while 10,000 were produced they were immediately replaced by the superior 2 years later. These were used by the Hungarian police and sold to civilians. Glisenti Model 1910, 9×19mm Glisenti (Italy, 1910-1915) While Italy is now known to be home of some of the best handgun manufacturers in the world, the Model 1910 was a flawed handgun only produced for 5 years, before being replaced by the and the Beretta M1915, but it was still used into the 40’s. It operated in single action, using a short recoil system. Early developmental guns were chambered in 7.65×21mm Parabellum (Dmg 2d pi-) and 150 of these were made for the Italian military trials, however the Italian military decided on a 9×19mm cartridge for their service handgun. The Glisenti was not well suited to the pressures of firing 9×19mm Parabellum, but as the requirement was to use a 9×19mm cartridge, they simply adopted the physically identical but weaker . If loaded with 9×19mm Parabellum, as many were when in use by partisans after stocks of 9mm Glisenti dried up in the Second World War: Dmg 2d+2 pi, Rng 160/1,800, Malf 15, and on a 17 or 18 the gun explodes, inflicting 1d cr ex to the firer.

Frommer Stop, .32 ACP (Hungary, 1912-1929) A handgun using the long-recoil system, the Frommer Stop was a fairly popular small handgun in the early 20th century, before eventually being replaced by cheaper and more economical handguns. The long-recoil system made handling and recoil control somewhat unusual but hundreds of thousands were made, being sold both commercially and to . The Stop was also chambered in .380 ACP for additional power from 1915-1917: Dmg 2d pi, Shots 7+1(3), ST 8, Rcl 3. A more compact version, the Frommer Baby, was also produced in both .32 ACP (Wt. 1.1/0.16, Shots 6+1(3)) and .380 ACP (Dmg 2d-1 pi, Range 110/1,200, Wt. 1.1/0.16, Shots 5+1(3), ST 8, Rcl 3). This was ideal for deep concealment (Holdout -1). The Frommer Stop and Baby were originally intended to operate using the higher powered (but dimensionally identical to .32 and .380 ACP) 7.65mm Frommer and 9mm Frommer cartridges (Same stats). Standard .32 and .380 ACP can be used just fine in these handguns, but whenever ammo is not bought at full price (High-Tech, p. 175), reduce Malf. to 16. A truly bizarre weapon also existed in the Frommer Stop M.17 (1917), which was a Frommer Stop in .32 ACP, with an extended barrel, flipped upside-down, and mounted in a pair on a frame, which would then be mounted on a small 5-lbs. tripod ($600). The triggers were removed and replaced with a plunger that was engaged by a trigger on the spade grips. They also used a 25-round extended magazine ($28, 0.7lb). When mounted in a pair on the frame: Dmg 2d+1 pi-, Acc 3, Range 135/1500, Wt. 10/0.7×2, RoF 15!×2, Shots 25+1×2(3×2), ST 10M, Bulk -5, Cost $1,700/$28, LC 1. If used individually outside of the frame: Dmg 2d+1 pi-, Acc 2, Range 135/1500, Wt. 2.4/0.7, RoF 15!, Shots 25+1(3), ST 10, Bulk -4, Cost $650/$28, LC 1. The plunger trigger on the back of the grip and the deletion of grip panels would make such operation very awkward, without modification using one of these machine pistols on their own incurs a -2 to Guns.

Gabilondo Ruby, .32 ACP (Spain, 1914-~1930) The diminutive single-action blowback Ruby pistol was originally just one of many early 20th century Spanish copies of other handguns, in this case the FN 1903, but quickly became extremely popular thanks to the breakout of the Great War. The Ruby was simplified and much cheaper than the original gun it was based on, making it ideal for large scale production by the many manufacturers in the gunmaking city of Eibar. The Ruby was purchased in massive numbers by the French in such large numbers that more than 40 companies were producing them to cope with demand. There were around 700,000 received by the French in only the 4 years of the Great War, many of poor quality. Manufacture continued until the Great Depression destroyed much of the Spanish . They were used by a number of militaries beyond just the French, with examples being used by the Italians, Polish, Spanish and many other European powers. Many Ruby pistols were well made, but many were poorly made. Such weapons could be cheaper (as little as $80), but would be less reliable (Malf 15 or 16). Some of these weapons could have issues with sears wearing to the point that the weapon would become “runaway”, giving a chance that particularly old and well used low quality guns would fire fully automatic and empty the magazine (RoF 15!). Poor examples could also have non-functional safeties due to wear or poorly fitted components (see Handling on p. 80 of High-Tech), a particularly bad problem if the handgun was carried cocked and loaded. Due to the variety of manufacturers and therefore standards, magazines from different companies may not fit into other guns, if they do fit reduce Malf by -1.

Star Model 14, .32 ACP (Spain, 1914-?) Much like the Ruby pistol, the Star Model 14 was a civilian single- action handgun purchased in large numbers by the French military after the breakout of the Great War. While significantly less popular than the Ruby in production, it was still reportedly of superior quality to it. An “Officers” model also existed that had a slightly shorter barrel and with a smaller magazine: Wt. 2.2/0.2, Shots 8+1(3).

TOZ TK, .25 ACP (Russia, 1926-1935) The first Soviet designed and made handgun to make it into mass production was a very small pocket pistol type weapon in the Korovin TK. This little pistol was mostly used by Red Army officers and Soviet officials for self-defense, and by the Soviet NKVD. This small single action handgun may look and be constructed like a typical civilian pocket pistol, but was never sold to civilians thanks to extremely restrictive firearms regulations in the . A special unique round was made in the Soviet Union for use in these guns due to their robust construction, the higher pressure, thicker walled but externally identical and compatible 6.3mm Tula round: 1d+1 pi-, Range 100/1,100. If this round is fired out of other .25 ACP guns that are not robust enough to fire it, reduce Malf by -1

Shotguns

Walther Automatic , 12G 2.75” (Germany, 1922-1931) While not a popular automatic shotgun compared to the legendary Browning Auto-5, the Walther Automatic Shotgun was a mechanically interesting tube-fed semi-automatic shotgun using the short-recoil toggle locking action similar to that of a Luger. The weapon had a significant amount of felt recoil thanks to its action and was reportedly somewhat uncomfortable to shoot. This weapon was available in both 12G 2.75” and 16G 2.75” (Wt. 8.36/0.36, RoF 3x8).

Rifles

SIG Repetiergewehr Vetterli Modell 1869, 10.4×38mm Swiss Rimfire (, 1869-1874) When first designed the Vetterli rifle was one of the most advanced in the world, however this quickly changed as technology progressed, with an extremely large number of variants produced in order to keep these rifles in service until they were finally rendered obsolete by the appearance of smokeless powder. The long Vetterli used a tubular magazine and originally was chambered in a unique .41 rimfire cartridge, and can carry an extra round in the cartridge elevator when loaded. The Model 1869 was the first model to be produced on a large scale, it was preceded by the Modell 1867 (1867) (Wt. 11.1/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i)) and the Modell 1868 (1868) (Wt. 11/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i)). The Modell 1869 was updated in 1871 to the Modell 1869/71 (1871-1878) pattern with some simplifications: Wt. 11.1/0.66, Cost $650. In 1878 the Modell 1878 (1878-1881) was adopted (Wt. 10.8/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i), Cost $650) before the last iterations, the Modell 1878/81 and Modell 1881 (1882-1889) (Wt. 10.9/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i), Cost $650) ended the reign of the Vetterli as the Swiss main issue infantry rifle when it was replaced by the Schmidt–Rubin rifle in 1889. There were also a number of fine (accurate) models produced for sharpshooters in the Modell 1871 Stutzer (1871-1875) (Acc 5, Wt. 10.8/0.6, Shots 10+1(2i), Cost $1,150), Modell 1878 Stutzer (1878-1881) (Acc 5, Wt. 10.8/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i), Cost $1,150) and Modell 1881 Stutzer (1882-1889) (Acc 5, Wt. 10.9/0.72, Shots 12+1(2i), Cost $1,150) that were all equipped with set triggers. The Modell 1870 (1870-1873) used a lighter loaded round to reduce recoil for the smaller stature of a cadet: Dmg 4d pi+, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 7.2/0.06, Shots 1(3), ST 9†, Bulk -5, Cost $500. Many variants also existed:

Converted Modell 1869 Carbine (1869-1874): Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 9/0.36, Shots 6+1(2i), Bulk -4. Modell 1870 Police Carbine (1870): Wt. 9.4/0.42, Shots 7+1(2i), Bulk -5. Modell 1871 Carbine (1871-1874): Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 7.5/0.36, Shots 6+1(2i), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Rcl 4, Cost $650. Modell 1878 Carbine (1879-1885): Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 7.6/0.36, Shots 6+1(2i), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Rcl 4, Cost $650. Modell 1878 Border-Guard Carbine (1879-1885): Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 7.7/0.3, Shots 5+1(2i), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Rcl 4, Cost $650.

The standard rifles and the Police and Border-Guard from before the Modell 1878 could accept the standard 0.7-lb. socket (Reach 1, 2*), the 1878 and 1881 rifles were fitted with a massive 1.6-lb. often saw-backed bayonet (Reach 1, 2*). The other carbines and the cadet rifle could not be fitted with a bayonet. The Italians also adopted their own series of rifles based on the Vetterli cadet rifle in the 10.35×47mmR Vetterli centrefire cartridge. The original rifle was the M1870 Italian Vetterli (1870-1887), a single shot rifle: Dmg 4d+1 pi+, Acc 4, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 9.5/0.066, Shots 1(3), Cost $525. A carbine variant, the Moschetto di Cavalleria 1870 (1870-1887) was also made: Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 7.8/0.066, Shots 1(3), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Rcl 4, Cost $525. This had an integral folding spike bayonet. Most of these rifles were converted starting in 1887 into the M1870/87 Italian Vetterli-Vitali (1887-1896), using a four-round magazine that was loaded using a : Dmg 4d+1 pi+, Acc 4, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 10/0.264, Shots 4+1(3), Cost $625. In addition, there were two carbine variants, the Moschetto da Truppe Speciali 1870/87 (Wt. 9.3/0.264, Shots 4+1(3), Bulk -5, Cost $625.) and the Moschetto de cavalleria Coloniale 1870/87 (Dmg 4d pi+, Acc 3, Range 400/2,500, Wt. 8.6/0.264, Shots 4+1(3), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Rcl 4, Cost $625.) with a folding integral bayonet. The 10.35×47mmR Vetterli was updated to use smokeless powder in 1890, remaining similar ballistically but with none of the issues of black powder. A unique triplex cartridge also existed: Dmg 3d pi+, Range 130/830, RoF 1×3. Finally, many of these these too were converted into the M1870/87/15 Italian Vetterli- (1915-1916) in order to cope with a lack of Carcano rifles. They fired the 6.5×52mm Mannlicher-Carcano round after being converted, with an innovative barrel lining, a new modified Carcano magazine and a machined-down bolt face: Dmg 5d+2 pi, Acc 5, Range 750/3,200, Wt. 10.5/0.3, Shots 6(3), Cost $650. Again, the two carbine variants were converted to the new system with the Moschetto da Truppe Speciali 1870/87/15 (Wt. 9.7/0.3, Shots 6(3), Bulk -5, Cost $650.) and the Moschetto de cavalleria Coloniale 1870/87/15 (Dmg 5d pi, Acc 4, Range 850/2,900, Wt. 9.1/0.3, Shots 6(3), ST 9†, Bulk -4, Cost $650.) with a folding integral bayonet. These twice-converted rifles had a number of safety concerns when firing the smokeless 6.5mm round, an 18 on the attack roll when using full-power ammunition followed by a failed HT roll (HT 10) results in the gun exploding, inflicting 1d cr ex on the firer. Using lower powered ammunition adds +4 to the effective HT when an 18 is rolled, using +P ammunition causes an explosion on an 18, and requires an HT roll at -2 effective HT on a 17 to avoid exploding. These are for a brand new, well-made example, some may be significantly worse, especially after a significant amount of time! All of these improved rifles could accept a 1.4-lb. sword bayonet (Reach 1, 2*).

Murata Type 13 rifle, 11×60mmR Murata (Japan, 1880-1885) An early rifle used by the Japanese empire, the Type 13 and following improved versions of the Murata were used in several conflicts before being replaced by the Type 30 rifle. The Murata was used in the First Sino- Japanese war and as a front-line rifle, but was then relegated to reserve units until 1918 where they were sold to the civilian market. The Type 18 (1885-1889) was an updated model (Same stats), and the Type 16 (1883-1885) was a carbine version of the Type 13: Dmg 4d+1 pi+, Acc 3, Range 470/3,000, Wt. 7.8/0.095, Bulk -5, Cost $550. The later Type 22 (1889-1905) was a smaller caliber smokeless powder version in 8×53mmR Murata with a tube magazine: Dmg 6d pi, Acc 5, Range 750/3,200, Wt. 9.8/0.52, Shots 8+2(2i), Cost $750. The Type 22 Carbine (1889-1905) was the same but shorter with a 5-round tube: Dmg 5d+1 pi, Acc 4, Range 700/3,000, Wt. 8.4/0.325, Bulk -5, Cost $700. All versions could take a 1.6-lb. sword bayonet (Reach 1, 2*). Surplus Murata Type 13 and 18s were often converted to single shot , and many shotguns were manufactured using the Murata action. A 12G 2.75” model would be common: Dmg 1d+1 pi, Acc 3, Range 40/800, Wt. 6.2/0.1, RoF 1×9, Shots 1(3), ST 10†, Bulk -6, Rcl 1/5, Cost $500. These were also made in many other sizes, from 8 to a tiny 7.6mm shotshell.

Martini Cadet Rifle, .310 Cadet (U.K., 1891-1949) A small scaled down version of the Martini-Henry rifle in a smaller cartridge, this little rifle was made for Australian Army cadets in the . They used a small proprietary cartridge which was ideal for a young cadet. After the Second World War these were sold off to the civilian market around the world. Other very similar Martini-Henry based weapons existed around the world in the form of so called “rook rifles” that were popular light rifles for small game hunting before .22 became extremely popular. These were available in many unique cartridges including .310 Cadet. An example of a popular round for this was the .255 Jeffery Rook (Dmg 2d pi-, Range 150/1,800).

Pieper 1893 Revolving Carbine, 8×50mmR Pieper (Belgium, 1893-189?) The Pieper 1893 Revolving Carbine was a unique revolving double-action carbine using the Nagant gas-seal system that was adopted by the Mexican Rurales. With a 19.75” barrel it was a handy and easy to use carbine, however while 5000 were ordered it is more likely that only around 300 were produced based on surviving examples, and the proprietary round would be extremely hard to find. The carbine uses a swing-out cylinder that unusually swings out to the right side and holds 9 rounds.

Lee Model 1895, 6×60mmSR Lee (USA, 1895-1907) An interesting straight pull rifle using a small-bore high velocity cartridge, the Lee rifle had a short life with the US Navy and Marine Corps, remaining in service for only 12 years from 1895 to 1907. Despite this, it was still an effective rifle for its time, using either individual cartridges to load or a 5 round en-bloc clip. The Lee Model 1895 was a fairly acceptable weapon but it was adopted at a time when the US military was undergoing procurement programs to replace older weaponry, and was quickly rendered obsolete by the introduction of the Krag-Jorgensen and later the .

Madsen M1896 Flaadens Rekylgevær, 8×58mmR Krag (, 1896) The M1896 was the first semi-automatic military rifle adopted in the entire world, and uses the Madsen short-recoil system. The rifle uses a 10-round gravity fed magazine with no internal spring, simply relying on gravity to feed the rifle, at odd angles this will give -1 to Malf, and if the magazine is at an angle where it is level with or below the gun it simply will not feed at all. As such the magazine is effectively just a metal cartridge holder rather than a proper magazine. While the rifle is based on a reliable system, it is a particularly open design relying on finely machined components with small tolerances. As such, if in conditions where the weapon would be exposed to dirt and grime, reduce Malf by -1. This rifle was used by the Danish Navy, with around 60 being used in fortresses. They were reportedly still in inventory until 1932.

Jeffery’s .333 Magazine Rifle, .333 Jeffery (Great Britain, ~1900-?) An excellent rifle for general purpose big game hunting with a powerful and high velocity round capable of taking just about any animal in the world with a semi-decent shot, the .333 Jeffery round was popular around the turn of the century but lost popularity as time went on and newer rounds were introduced. For an extra $100 and 0.25lb it could be obtained as a takedown weapon (Holdout -3). Reportedly these weapons were used in the Great War, finding their way to the front lines in France for use against German that were using .303-proof steel plating as cover. The high- velocity round reportedly made short work of such defenses.

Dreyse 1907 Carbine, .32 ACP (Germany, 1907-19??) The .32 ACP round is typically found in pocket pistols and many military handguns of the early 20th century; however, the diminutive round also was used in a small number of light carbines such as the Dreyse 1907 Light Carbine. This light weapon was a simple blowback design and was very quiet thanks to the long barrel and light pistol cartridge (-1 to Hearing rolls). An unfamiliar user would have a high likelihood of having their thumb smacked by the recoiling bolt as in a natural hand position it comes across the top of the stock.

F&S Tirmax, .32 ACP (Belgium, 1909-1914) The Tirmax is an obscure light carbine made in Belgium by the Franken & Lünenschloss firm immediately prior to the Great War. This handy little semi- was ideal for varmints and plinking, especially thanks to the extremely long barrel compared to the pressure curve of the round meaning that the report of this weapon was rather quiet (-1 to Hearing rolls). The weapon also has an external hammer lever enabling re-cocking and firing should a misfire occur. The rifle was only produced for approximately 5 years before the Great War brought an end to their manufacture as it was produced by a German company in Belgium. A .380 ACP version was also produced (Dmg 2d+1 pi, Wt. 6.2/0.16) but seems to have been uncommon.

Mauser M1916, 7.92×57mm Mauser (Germany, 1916) The Selbstlader-Karabiner Mauser M 1916 was a finely crafted and complex short-recoil rifle adopted by the German Air Corps, as such a semi-automatic rifle was ideal for use in the air. Only around 600 were produced of both the later air service variant and the earlier Mauser 10/13, a longer infantry trials variant with provisions for a bayonet, however after trials this was rejected due to issues with reliability: Dmg 7d+1 pi, Rng 1,100/4,600, Wt. 12.8/2.3. The rifle has extremely tight tolerances and if exposed to poor conditions it becomes less reliable (-1 Malf for light sand and dirt, -2 for heavy mud such as what would be expected in the trenches). The rifle also required cartridges to individually be lubricated for reliable extraction, without reliability is reduced (-1 Malf) and this also allowed dirt to stick to the rounds, offering yet another way for malfunctions to occur. While it used a 25-round magazine, the gun was likely intended to be reloaded using multiple stripper clips, as the magazine change process is rather complex.

Jeffery’s .500 Magazine Rifle, .500 Jeffery (Great Britain, ~1920-?) Chambered in a massive round, the .500 Jeffery, this enormous Mauser action rifle is ideal for any adventurer or big gun enthusiast with a tough shoulder and a particularly dangerous target. The .500 Jeffery’s magazine rifle is excellent for a big game hunter who desires to take down anything on the planet, but doesn’t want to resort to the standard double rifle so popular amongst many African explorers and hunters. This rifle offers 4 shots to the double rifles 2 with a lower cost than most high-end double rifles. The example in the table is a completely plain one, however engraved receivers and carved stocks were a common addition to such rifles thanks to their typical buyers’ ostentatious tastes (see Styling, High-Tech p. 10).

Beretta Model 1918/30, 9×19mm Glisenti (Italy, 1930-?) An extensive modification of the Beretta Model 1918 submachinegun, this semi- automatic carbine was made primarily for police and other similar organisations, being used mainly by the Argentinian police and the Italian Forestry Corps. The weapon was modified to use a bottom mounted 25-round magazine or a 10-round magazine ($27, 0.4lb) and was charged by a ring-shaped cocking piece that earned the gun the nickname "Il Siringone" ("the syringe"). Unusually for a police weapon, the carbine kept the under folding bayonet of the (Spear-1 skill, Reach 1).

Ayra Duria Destroyer Carbine, 9×23mm Largo (Spain, 1935-1961) Adopted to replace older El rifles (Spanish made copies of the Winchester 1892), the Destroyer carbine is a small and light weapon designed for the Spanish Guardia Civil. The rifle was a detachable magazine fed bolt action design based on the Mauser 1893 action, firing the same cartridge as police handguns in a more accurate and longer ranged package. These rifles were used until well after WW2, before finally being replaced by Star submachine guns. 9-round magazines from the Colt .38 Super Auto can be easily modified to fit these rifles ($27, 0.4lb).

MAS Mle 36, 7.5×54mm MAS (France, 1937-1952) The MAS-36 rifle was designed to replace the old Lebel and Berthier rifles in the awkward rimmed 8mm Lebel cartridge. It was designed to be simple, easily manufactured and effectively soldier-proof, as it was originally indented to be the French reserve rifle behind a semi-automatic rifle that was never adopted (HT 12). A carbine model, the MAS-36 CR39 (1939-?) with a slightly shorter barrel and under folding hollow aluminum stock was adopted and used beyond WW2: Dmg 6d+1 pi, Acc 4, Range 800/3,900, Wt. 8.3, Bulk -4*. This could not be fired with the stock folded and the metal stock was uncomfortable in high or low temperatures until 1952 when they were rubber coated. They were issued up until the early 1990s as survival rifles for aircrew. Two launching variants also existed, the MAS-36 LG48 (1948-1951) was permanently fitted with a launcher for a modified 50mm projectile from the Mle 1937 , the Mle 1948, which was launched using a blank round: Wt. 8.5, Cost $750. See Rifle Grenade table for launching this projectile. The later MAS-36/51 (1951-1952) was either converted from existing guns or made new, and could launch the new NATO standard 22mm such as the MECAR Energa-75 (High-Tech, p. 194) from its integrated grenade launcher: Wt. 8.5, Cost $725. Some rifles were also converted to 7.62×51mm NATO for the US civilian market: Dmg 7d pi, Range 1,000/4,200. As recently as 1994 the FR-G1 (1994) and FR-G2 (1994) rifles were adopted by the French Air Force in 7.62 NATO. These are each an extensive modification of the MAS-36 to turn them into an accurized rifle with an integrated and flash hider, along with a scope rail for attaching optics and a detachable 10-round magazine: Dmg 7d pi, Acc 6, Range 1,000/4,200, Wt. 10.3/0.84, Shots 10+1(3), ST 10B†, Bulk -6, Rcl 3, Cost $3,200/$28. 600 were made and used until 2013. The rifle contains a spike bayonet in a tube underneath the barrel that can be removed, flipped around and attached in fighting condition in 4 ready actions (Reach 1, 2*). The rifle was fielded in the Second World War alongside the rifles it was intended to replace, and still is used by insurgent groups to this day, with approximately 1.1 million rifles produced in total.

Boys Mk. I, .55 Boys (U.K., 1937-1940) The Boys Anti- Rifle was a massive and heavy bolt-action rifle designed for use against the of the late 1930s, and as such in only a few years it was completely outdated for use against anything beyond lightly armored vehicles. The Boys feeds from a top mounted 5-round magazine and is fitted with both a bipod and large muzzle brake to deal with the still intense recoil (+2 to Hearing and Vision rolls to locate it firing in the dark). The Boys originally used the steel core W Mk. 1 round (in table), which was later replaced with the tungsten core W Mk. 2 (Dmg 5d×2(2) pi). An experimental APCR round was developed in 1942 (Dmg 7d×2(2) pi, Rcl 5), however this was not adopted, as the needs of an anti-tank weapon at this stage had rendered such rifles obsolete. The Boys Mk. I was improved upon in the Mk. I* with an improved bipod and different muzzle brake (same stats), a third variant extremely rare version, the Mk. II, was developed for use by airborne troops with a slightly shorter barrel (Wt. 36, with Mk.1 Dmg 9d-1(2) pi, with Mk. 2 Dmg 9d+2(2) pi, with APCR Dmg 6d×2(2) pi, Rcl 6).

ZiD PTRD-41, 14.5×114mm (Russia, 1941-1945) The PTRD-41 was a very simple and extremely large anti-tank rifle designed to be used against rather lightly armored vehicles. The PTRD-41 is well over 6’ long and relies on sheer power to devastate anything it is targeted at, at least for one shot before it needs to be reloaded. The PTRD is a single shot rifle that automatically ejects the fired casing, typically operated by a crew of two. The huge muzzle brake helps with the recoil greatly but increases muzzle blast (+2 to any Hearing or Vision roll to locate a PTRD-41 firing in the dark). More than 470,000 were produced and many are still seen in combat even today.

Simonov PTRS-41, 14.5×114mm (Russia, 1941-1945) The more complex cousin to the PTRD-41, the PTRS- 41 is a gas-operated semi-automatic anti-tank rifle that also typically dwarfs the user with its massive size. The rifle action was later scaled down for Simonov’s most famous rifle, the SKS. The rifle requires cleaning rather often, as the gas system tends to get clogged up with fouling. While a RoF of 3 is given, it is highly unlikely that anyone would fire this weapon at a RoF above 1. The rifle can be taken down into two pieces for easier transportation (Holdout -6). The rifle is fitted with a large muzzle brake (+2 to any Hearing or Vision roll to locate a PTRS-41 firing in the dark). These rifles are still commonly in use in areas such as Ukraine and the Middle East, where their raw power is useful for dealing with lightly armored vehicles and fortifications.

Submachine Guns

Revelli Automatic Rifle, 9×19mm Glisenti (Italy, 1921-1930) An early submachine gun developed for the Italian military, the Revelli Automatic Rifle (more commonly known now as the O.V.P.), was a top fed submachine gun with a typical rifle-like profile as shared with most early submachine guns. It had a twin trigger system for fire selection, with the rear trigger providing full auto fire (see Automatic Weapons, pp. 82-83). Examples were used in the Abyssinian war and the even World War II, with several found even today in Ethiopia.

Tallinn-Arsenal, 9×20mmSR Browning (Estonia, 1926-1935) The Tallinn-Arsenal was an early submachine gun produced and used by the small Estonian Army, well before many other nations adopted their own submachine guns. The weapon was based on the German MP18 with some modifications, chambered in the 9×20mmSR round used by the FN Model 1903 that was in use by the Estonian Army. The gun used a long 40 round magazine that was quite unreliable, and the cooling fins that were added to the barrel were expensive and rather pointless, but the weapon was still a reasonably capable submachine gun. Approximately 600 of these weapons were produced, but these were replaced by the more modern Suomi KP/31 in 1937 and they were sold off to anyone interested, with several finding their way to and to the Republicans in the .

KP vz. 38, .380 ACP (, 1938) The KP vz. 38 was a submachine gun designed for the Czechoslovak army, but never managed to be fully deployed due to the occupation of the Sudetenland. 3,500 were ordered for the military but only 15 were manufactured, with production not continued as the Wehrmacht had no weapons that chambered .380 ACP (also known as 9×17mm Browning Short or 9mm Kurz). The weapon was designed to use both 36 round box magazines (in table) and 96 round drum magazines (-1 Bulk, $260, 4lbs.).

MAS-38, 7.65 French Longue (France, 1938-1949) A small and light submachine gun, the MAS-38 is a simple blowback open-bolt weapon with a rather unusual look. In order to compact the weapon, the bolt travels at an angle, giving the weapon something of a crooked look. The weapon was only beginning to be adopted by the French military before German occupation, where it continued to be manufactured and used by occupying forces. Only around 2,000 were made.

Machine Guns and

St. Étienne Mle 1907, 8mm Lebel (France, 1907-1917) The Mle 1907 machine gun was a large and heavy gun, with internals more befitting of a clock rather than a machine gun. Rather than using a water- cooling jacket it used a heavy barrel for sustained fire (treat as extra-heavy; see Sustained Fire on pp. 85-86 of High-Tech). With just 2 ready actions the can be adjusted anywhere from 600 rounds per minute (RoF 10!) to an extraordinary 8 rounds per minute (RoF 1 per 7 seconds). The Mle 1907 was typically mounted on a tall, 53-lb. tripod ($2,850), usually equipped with a metal seat for the gunner. Originally it was designed to use a 25-round strip, but in 1916 a fabric was finally issued: Wt. 57.3/21, Shots 300(5).

W+F Lmg 25, 7.5×55mm GP11 (Switzerland, 1925-1946) An expensive and complex Swiss , the Leichtes Maschinengewehr Modell 1925 was a toggle-locked weapon developed by Colonel Adolf Furrer, a man with something of a passion for the toggle- locking action. The weapon was often used on a tripod and in fortress mountings, and was occasionally fitted with an optical sight and often also featured an unusual telescopic monopod that could be used as a foregrip on the assault.

MAC FM Mle 1924/29, 7.5×54mm MAS (France, 1929-1960s) A very long-lived machine gun indeed, the FM 24/29 was a magazine fed light machine gun intended to replace the very poor quality in French service. It was not only used by the French army until 1979, and by the until 2008. Other users included many of the French related colonies, both for and against their colonial masters, and by the occupying Nazi Germans as the Leichtes MG 116(f). The machine gun used a twin trigger system for fire selection, with the rear trigger providing full auto fire (see Automatic Weapons, pp. 82-83). It did not have a quickly detachable barrel and as such the fire rate had to be carefully monitored, which was made rather easier by the magazine feed reducing the sustained rate of fire and the low mechanical rate of fire. The original model, the FM Mle 1924 (1924-1929) was a practically identical weapon but it used the 7.5×58mm M1924 cartridge (same stats). This cartridge had the issue of being similar dimensionally to the 7.92mm Mauser ammunition, which could be fired in the Mle 1924 with disastrous consequences (Reduce Malf to 12, on a malfunction roll against HT, if this is failed the gun explodes, dealing 1d cr ex to the firer and assistant). Most of these were converted into the 1929 modification with a slightly shorter round to remove this problem. The MAC Mle 1931 (1931-1940) was a machine gun derived from the FM 24/29, mostly designed to be used in either fortifications or armored fighting vehicles. It either used a 150- round multi-layered drum (-1 Bulk, $290, 15.9 lbs.) or more rarely a less bulky 35-round magazine ($35, 2.8 lbs.), and to improve sustained fire capability it had an extra-heavy barrel (see Sustained Fire, High-Tech pp. 85-86). Some were also used in ground combat with a 40-lb. tripod ($2,700) or, using an adapter, the US M2 14-lb. tripod ($2,550) intended for the M1919 machine gun. The side that the weapon feeds from depends on the variant, and it can optionally be fitted with a 2-lb. stock (-1 Bulk): eWt. 26/15.9, RoF 13!, Shots 150(5), ST 15M, Cost $5,500/$290. An aircraft version also existed of the Mle 1931, the MAC Mle 1934 (1934-1940). This has a significantly higher rate of fire and a lighter barrel: eWt. 23.6/10.6, RoF 22!, Shots 100(5), ST 16M, Cost $6,000/$277. In flexible use a 100 round magazine was used (-1 Bulk, Cost $277, 10.6 lbs.), for fixed wing mounts massive 300 (-2 Bulk, Cost $330, 31.8 lbs.) and 500-round (-3 Bulk, $383, 53 lbs.) drum magazines were used. These bulky drum magazines were later abandoned in the MAC 1934 M39 (1939-1940) which used a belt fed mechanism: eWt. 23.6/6, RoF 22!, Shots 100(5), ST 16M, Cost $6,500.

Hotchkiss Mle 1930, 13.2×99mm (France, 1930-1940) The French of the inter-war period, the Model 1930 was not only widely used in the French army and navy but also was exported around the world. The 13.2mm round used was very similar to the American .50 BMG round in power, appearance and dimensions. In 1935 the weapon was updated to use the 13.2×96mm cartridge (same stats). Most models used a top-fed 30 or 25-round (Cost $58, 9.8 lbs.) box magazine, and models existed that used 15-round feed strips: EWt. 88.2/4, Shots 15(5). A number of mounts existed, a light 125-lb. tripod ($3,300) for use by infantry, a 259-lb. convertible AA/AT mount ($5,000) and both a single dedicated 270-lb. AA tripod with mounted AA sight ($6,000) and double 496-lb. AA tripod with AA sight($7,000). Many were used in single, double and quadruple naval AA mounts by a number of nations. These weapons were used by a number of countries, including captured examples by as the MG 271(f) and made under license copies by the Japanese and Italians as the Type 93 and Breda Model 1931 respectively.

Degtyaryov DK-32, 12.7×108mm (Russia, 1932-1935) The DK heavy machine gun was the flawed predecessor to the famous DShK machine gun, fed with a 30-round drum magazine. It had a low rate of fire and poor sustained fire capabilities thanks to the bulky drums used, resulting in its replacement. It was used on some armored fighting vehicles and naval vessels. It could use the same mount as the later DShK, a two-wheeled, 266- lb. carriage with a DR 25 gun shield, which could be set up for antiaircraft fire.

Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131, 13×64mmB (Germany, 1940-1945) The MG 131 was a closed bolt aircraft heavy machine gun designed for the Luftwaffe to provide more firepower than standard rifle caliber machine guns, being used in fixed, flexible and turreted mounts in their aircraft. While it was technically a heavy machine gun thanks to its high caliber rounds, it was one of the lightest in its class and used electrically primed ammunition (S/1000 shots, typically plugged in). To cock the gun required rotating a ratchet 8 and a half times, adding an extra 4 ready actions to reloading the gun by hand, usually not too serious of a problem in a flexible or fixed mount, but certainly slowing ground operation down. The weapon could be converted to feed from either side. Models for flexible use had a and some were known to have been converted with a bipod and stock for ground use, likely with much smaller belts: Wt. 55.3/15.3, Shots 50(9), ST 18B†, Bulk -8, Rcl 3. A Japanese copy, the Navy Type 2 (1942-1945) was used by the Japanese navy and was almost identical (same stats). The gun used AP-T rounds (Dmg 7d(2) pi inc) along with SAPHE-T (In table) and SAPHEI-T (Dmg 9d+1 pi+ with a 1d-1 [1d-2] burn ex follow-up) rounds. These weapons were also used in single, twin and triple ground AA mounts.

Cannon

8.8 cm Raketenwerfer 43, 88mm RPzB. Gr. 4312 (Germany, 1943-1944) A predecessor to the later Panzerschreck, the Raktenwerfer 43 was an anti-tank rocket launcher that was effectively set up like a light anti-tank gun. The weapon was intended to replace other guns such as the 2.8 cm sPzB 41 and could be broken down into 7 smaller pieces for transportation, but was largely overshadowed by shoulder fired weapons that proved more effective and far cheaper. Production was cancelled in early 1944, with only approximately 3,000 produced. The Raktenwerfer 43 was mounted on a 2 wheeled carriage (315 lbs. with launcher) with a DR 15 gun shield to protect the gunner and loader. The wheels could be removed and the weapon fired without for a lower profile (in table). No backblast was produced due to having a closed breech, however the weapon still had mild enough recoil that no recoil compensation was needed. Each HEAT round costs $250.

Mortars

Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger, 50mm (Japan, 1932-1945) A light mortar with a rifled bore for use by an individual soldier (Holdout -4), the Type 89 was an excellent weapon for infantry support when indirect fire was needed at a platoon level. Rather than adjusting angle for range, it was designed to fire at a fixed 45- degree angle and to be adjusted for range with an adjustable threaded firing pin. The weapon was fired with a trigger rather than like some mortars that had fixed firing pins, and could be used as a direct-fire weapon with something to rest the buttplate against horizontally. The launcher was designed to fire the Type 89 50mm shell fitted with an impact fuse. Other proprietary shells could be fired as well, a smoke shell (10-yard-radius cloud lasting 1 minute) and an incendiary shell (Dmg 2d burn ex, burns over 3-yard radius for 30 seconds, See Flame (pp. B433-434)) were also used with the Type 89. A standard Type 91 grenade could be fired, with a screw-in firing base used it became a time- delay shell ideal for use with overhead cover that could cause premature detonation: Dmg 4d+2 [2d] cr ex, Range 30/210. The 7-8 second fuse activates when the grenade is fired and smoke can be seen from the grenade fuse as it flies through the air. The nickname of “Knee Mortar” was highly misleading, and if the launcher was fired while braced against a leg, it will do 1d cr to the leg. About 120,000 were made and widely issued.

Light Antitank Weapons

PIAT, 83mm (U.K. 1942-1945) The UK, along with many other countries involved in the early stages of WW2, quickly realized that anti-tank rifles were obsolete and had to quickly come up with a solution. The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank) took a different route to any other anti- tank weapons, as it used a spigot mortar system to launch its HEAT rounds. The PIAT had no backblast or muzzle flash, a distinct advantage over other recoilless weapons, but also had a number of problems. The launcher had vicious recoil, less range than most other individual anti-tank weapons and was very heavy comparatively. The recoil of the weapon was intended to recock it, so it theoretically only needed to be cocked once, however if the weapon malfunctions it will need to be manually cocked. Cocking the PIAT requires pulling the buttplate away from the weapon using the feet, this takes 6 ready actions when standing, or 12 when lying down, as this is a highly awkward operation while lying down. A HEAT round costs 75$. Early projectiles had poor reliability fuses; they fail to detonate on 15+ on 3d.

Hand Grenades

Kugelhandgranate Model 1913 (Germany, 1913-1915) The Kugelhandgranate 1913 was a heavy black-powder grenade with a heavily scored cast iron body, designed with external segments to assist in producing many large fragments. The grenade was normally fitted with a transport cap which would be unscrewed and replaced with a simple friction igniter 5 second fuse when combat was expected. An 8 second fuse was available in 1915. The Model 1913 was replaced by the Kugelhandgranate Model 1915 ‘Na’ (1915-1917), which was considerably cheaper due to some changes to the body and used the same fuses as the Model 1913: Cost $15. Both models were occasionally modified with an extended handle to assist in throwing (+2 ST to figure distance; see p. B355).: Wt. 2.4, Bulk -3. Some Model 15s were tested as early anti-tank grenades by replacing the black powder explosive with a more powerful high-explosive: Dmg 5d+1 [2d] cr ex.

Type 91 grenade (Japan, 1931-1945) One of the main fragmentation grenades used by the Imperial Japanese Army, the Type 91 was a standard issue grenade that was replaced by other similar designs. The Type 97 had a long 7-8 second fuse, however this was determined to be too long as the grenade could be thrown back. Fitted with a 0.15lb screw in propellant piece it could be fired from the Type 10 and Type 89 grenade dischargers, and it could also be launched from the Type 100 Grenade Launcher. The fuse would automatically activate when the grenade was fired from any of these launchers.

Anti-Tank Grenade Number 74 (U. K., 1940-1943) Usually known as the “sticky bomb”, this adhesive grenade is designed to be used against armored fighting vehicles. The grenade head was covered in an adhesive substance, which was covered by a sheet metal case that was released by pulling a pin (1 ready action), after this the arming pin could be pulled (1 ready action) and when the handle was released the safety lever would spring off and the fuse would be activated, much like a conventional grenade. The sticky bomb had a number of issues, the first of which was the poor ability of the adhesive to actually stick the grenade to vertical surfaces. When the grenade is used, roll 3d, on a 12 or less it adheres to a vertical surface. Add +1 to the roll if the surface is dirty, +2 if it is muddy. Reduce the roll by -2 if the surface is a steep slope, -4 if it is shallow and -6 if it is a flat surface such as the top of a tank. It was more efficient to stick it directly rather than throwing it, -4 to adherence roll, but this obviously required exposing oneself to enemy fire. If this fails, the grenade falls off, possibly detonating 1 or more yards away from the intended location depending on the circumstances. The second, and more well-known issue, was that of the grenade possibly sticking to clothing or other things that the operator doesn’t desire to destroy. This is possible on a critical failure, and is a likely occurrence for a character with the Unluckiness disadvantage. Prying it off of clothes was very difficult, and the clothes themselves may need to be removed, as long as the safety lever is held down the fuse won’t be activated. The nitroglycerine-based explosive became unstable after a time. If dropped or struck, detonates on 15+ on 3d.

Explosives

Type 99 Hakobakurai (Japan, 1939-1945) This circular explosive charge was designed for use as a demolition charge or an anti-tank grenade. It worked like a conventional grenade and had an external fuse that was could be armed after a pin was removed. It can either be placed or thrown as a grenade. Due to their design with four magnets, the grenade could be stacked. With 2: Dmg 6d×6 cr ex. With 3: Dmg 6d×8 cr ex.

Hafthohlladung 3kg (Germany, 1942-1944) This rather unique anti-tank grenade/mine used a large shaped charge and 3 magnets to attach to enemy tanks. The weapon is placed on an enemy tank (1 ready action) and the igniter is pulled (1 ready action), early models had a 4.5 second fuse, after May 1943 they had a 7.5 second fuse (Fuse 7-8). A larger model, the 3.5kg, used a Panzerfaust 30 warhead and could penetrate even heavier armor: Dmg 11d(10) cr ex with 5d×5 cr ex linked, Wt. 7.72, Fuse 7-8, Cost $375. Their ability to stick on to vehicles could be compromised by anti-magnetic coating, which was only used by the Germans who used these weapons, but the main issue of having to physically place the mine on the tank meant the replacement of this weapon with the Panzerfaust in 1944, although they were still used while stocks lasted. They could theoretically be thrown, but this is unlikely to work well against a tank as it likely wouldn’t stick to it when thrown.

Rifle Grenades

Viven-Bessières rifle grenade (France, 1916-1945) This early rifle grenade was designed to be fired from the Lebel rifle using a large wine bottle shaped 3.3-lb. cup discharger. This weapon was very popular and was not only adopted by the French but also the USA, where slightly modified launchers could be used on the M1903 and the rifle, which would see service all the way to the Pacific in WW2. A modified 4.2-lb. discharger was used for the MAS-36 rifle as well. The rifle could still be used as a regular rifle when the discharger was attached, but it blocks the sights and adds -1 to bulk. The grenade used was a shoot-through type where a live round was used to propel the grenade, as the V-B grenade has a central hole for the round to pass through, the act of which also activates the grenade fuse. The fired projectile is dangerous out to several miles due to being fired at an angle, meaning training with these devices requires a very large range to be safe. The fuse was not an impact fuse like most rifle grenades, but a 7-9 second time delay fuse. Range was adjusted by angling the launcher, from 80 yards at an 85-degree elevation to 190 yards at 45 degrees, and it could also be fired directly from the hip for shorter ranges. Smoke (7-yard-radius cloud lasting 50 seconds), message (Contains a message and a small smoke emitter for recovery) and illumination projectiles (185-yard radius for 30 seconds) could also be fired, but these required a blank cartridge to launch as they were not shoot through designs. This design was copied by the German army in 1917 as the Karabingranate 1917 that was launched using a 3.2-lb. cup discharger attached to a : Dmg 4d [2d] cr ex, Range 200, Wt. 1.

Weapon Tables

Revolvers Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (PISTOL) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

5 Galand Model 1d+1 pi+ 2 100/1,100 2.6/0.24 3 6(2i) 9 -2 2 $400 3 1868, 12mm Perrin

5 Gasser M70/74, 2d+1 pi+ 2 120/1,300 3.5/0.42 3 6(3i) 10 -3 2 $400 3 11.3×36mmR

5 Childs Revolver, 1d-2 pi- 0 40/550 0.5/0.04 3 9(3i) 6 -1 2 $45 3 [1] 6mm Flobert

6 Bodeo Model 2d-1 pi+ 2 120/1,300 2.3/0.3 3 6(3i) 9 -2 2 $230 3 1889, 10.4x23mmR

6 Koishikawa 1d+1 pi 1 90/1,000 2/0.21 3 6(2i) 9 -2 2 $300 3 Arsenal Type 26, 9mm Japanese Revolver

6 Pieper M1893, 2d-1 pi 2 140/1,500 2.3/0.25 3 7(2i) 9 -2 2 $450 3 8×41mmR

6 Francisco 1d pi- 0 90/950 0.8/0.06 3 5(3i) 7 -1 2 $95 3 [1] Arizmendi “Bulldog Hammerless”, .25 ACP

Notes: [1] No lanyard ring (High-Tech, p. 154).

Semiautomatic Pistols Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (PISTOL) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 Mauser 06/08, 3d-1 pi 2 180/2,000 2.6/0.26 3 6+1(3) 10 -2 3 $1,200 3 9×25mm /$26 Mauser

6 Bergmann- 2d+1 pi 2 125/1,400 2.3/0.24 3 6(3) 9 -2 2 $475/ 3 Bayard 1908, $26 9×23mm Largo

6 Frommer 1910, 1d+2 pi- 1 120/1,300 1.6/0.2 3 8+1(3) 7 -1 2 $300/ 3 7.65×12.8mm $26 Frommer 6 Glisenti Model 2d pi 2 120/1,300 2.1/0.25 3 7+1(3) 8 -2 2 $450/ 3 [1] 1910, 9×19mm $26 Glisenti

6 Frommer Stop, 2d-1 pi- 1 120/1,300 1.4/0.2 3 8+1(3) 7 -1 2 $375/ 3 .32 ACP $26

6 Gabilondo 2d-1 pi- 1 120/1,300 2.1/0.25 3 9+1(3) 7 -1 2 $120/ 3 Ruby, .32 ACP $26

6 Star Model 14, 2d-1 pi- 2 120/1,300 2.3/0.25 3 9+1(3) 7 -2 2 $145/ 3 .32 ACP $26

6 TOZ TK, .25 ACP 1d pi- 1 90/950 1.1/0.15 3 8+1(3) 7 -1 2 $160/ 3 [2] $26

Notes: [1] Unreliable. Malfunctions on 16+ (see p. B407). [2] No lanyard ring (p. 154).

Shotguns Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (SHOTGUNS) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 Walther Automatic 1d+1 pi 3 40/800 8.4/0.4 3×9 4+1(2i) 10† -6 1/5 $1,100 3 [1] Shotgun, 12G 2.75”

Notes: [1] Unreliable. Malfunctions on 16+ (see p. B407).

Rifles Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (RIFLE) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 SIG 4d+1 pi+ 4 470/3,000 10.8/0.6 1 11+1(2i) 10† -6 3 $700 3 Repetiergewehr 6 Vetterli Modell 1869, 10.4×38mm Swiss Rimfire

5 Murata Type 13 5d-1d 4 550/3,500 9.1/0.09 1 1(3) 10† -6 4 $600 3 rifle, pi+ 5 11×60mmR Murata

6 Martini Cadet 3d-1 pi 4 270/3,000 6.4/0.02 1 1(3) 8† -5 2 $300 3 Rifle, .310 Cadet 8

6 Pieper 1893 3d+1 pi 4 210/2,300 5.7/0.36 3 9(2i) 8† -4 2 $900 3 Revolving Carbine, 8×50mmR Pieper 6 Lee Model 6d pi 5 700/3,000 8.4/0.22 1 5(3) 9† -5 2 $600 3 1895, 6×60mmSR Lee

6 Madsen M1896 7d pi 5 1,000/4,200 10.4/0.8 3 10+1(3) 10† -6 3 $2,800/$ 3 Flaadens 14 Rekylgevær, 8×58mmR Krag

6 Jeffery’s .333 8d-1 pi 5 1,000/4,200 8.8/0.35 1 5+1(2i) 11† -6 5 $1,900 3 Magazine Rifle, .333 Jeffery

6 Dreyse 1907 2d+1 pi- 3 135/1500 5/0.17 3 6(3) 7† -4 2 $500/$26 3 Carbine, .32 ACP

6 F&S Tirmax, .32 2d+1 pi- 3 135/1500 6.1/0.14 3 5+1(3) 7† -4 2 $550/$26 3 ACP

6 Mauser M1916, 7d pi 5 1,000/4,300 10.8/2.3 3 25+1(4) 10† -5 3 $2,600/$ 3 [1] 7.92×57mm 32 Mauser

6 Jeffery’s .500 5d×2 pi+ 5 900/3,600 10.4/0.4 1 3+1(2i) 12† -6 7 $2,300 3 Magazine Rifle, .500 Jeffery

6 Beretta Model 2d+1 pi 3 160/1,700 8.2/1 3 25(3) 8† -4 2 $1,000/$ 3 1918/30, 28 9×19mm Glisenti

6 Ayra Duria 2d+2 pi 4 170/1,900 6.5/0.2 1 5+1(3) 8† -4 2 $650/$26 3 Destroyer Carbine, 9×23mm Largo

6 MAS Mle 36, 6d+2 pi 5 900/3,900 8.5/0.27 1 5(3) 10† -5 4 $650 3 7.5×54mm MAS

6 Boys Mk. I, .55 9d(2) pi 5 1,800/7,700 38/2.1 1 5(5) 16B† -8 4 $12,000/ 1 Boys $32

7 ZiD PTRD-41, 8d×2(2) 5 2,100/8,800 38.5/ 1 1(3) 16B† -9 5 $6,000 1 14.5×114mm pi 0.44

7 Simonov PTRS- 8d×2(2) 5 2,100/8,800 48.4/2.3 3 5(3) 17B† -9 5 $13,000 1 41, pi 14.5×114mm

Notes: [1] Unreliable. Malfunctions on 16+ (see p. B407).

Submachine Guns Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (SMG) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 Revelli 2d+1 pi 3 160/1,700 7.9/1 15 25(3) 9† -5 2 $1,200 2 Automatic Rifle, /$28 9×19mm Glisenti 6 Tallinn-Arsenal, 3d-1 pi 3 170/1,900 10.9/1.5 10! 40(3) 9† -5 2 $2,000 2 [1] 9×20mmSR /$30 Browning

7 KP vz. 38, .380 2d+1 pi 3 125/1,400 8.2/1.2 8! 36(3) 8† -4 2 $1,300 2 ACP /$29

7 MAS-38, 7.65 2d+1 pi- 3 160/1,700 7.4/1 11! 32(3) 8† -4 2 $1,300 2 French Longue /$29

Notes: [1] Unreliable. Malfunctions on 16+ (see p. B407).

Machine Guns and Autocannon Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. For MMGs, HMGs, and autocannon, Empty Weight (EWt.) and Cost assume neither ammo nor mount (e.g., a tripod), but ammo weight follows the slash as usual; see the weapon description for details. For LMGs and GPMGs, Weight includes ammunition. GUNNER (MACHINE GUN) (DX-4 or other Gunner at -4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range EWt. RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 St. Étienne Mle 6d+2 pi 5 1,000/4,200 57.3/1.6 10! 25(5) 19M -8 2 $8,000 1 [1] 1907, 8mm Lebel

6 Hotchkiss Mle 7d×2 pi+ 5 1,800/7,500 88.2/11.7 8! 30(3) 21M -9 2 $14,000/$64 1 1930, 13.2×99mm

6 Degtyaryov DK- 7d×2 pi+ 5 1,800/7,700 70/18.6 6! 30(5) 20M -9 2 $11,500/$297 1 32, 12.7×108mm

7 Rheinmetall- 9d+1 pi+ inc 5 900/4,000 37/76.5 15! 250(9) 19M -7 2 $13,500 1 [2] Borsig MG 131, 13×64mmB

Follow-up 1d [1d-2] cr ex

Notes: [1] Adjustable RoF (See Text) [2] Electrically primed (See Text)

GUNS (LMG) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 W+F Lmg 25, 7d pi 5 1000/4,400 23.7/2.7 9 30(3) 11B† -7 2 $6,250/$34 1 7.5×55mm GP11

6 MAC FM Mle 6d+2 pi 5 900/3,900 21.7/2 8 25(3) 11B† -7 2 $4,500/$32 1 1924/29, 7.5×54mm MAS

Notes:

Cannon Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. Empty Weight (EWt.) and Cost assume neither ammo nor mount, but ammo weight follows the slash as usual. (CANNON) (IQ-5) for indirect fire; GUNNER (CANNON) (DX-4 or other Gunner at -4) for direct fire

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

6 8.8 cm 4d×4(10) 2 10/820 235/6 1 1(3) 24M -10 2 $28,000 1 [1] Raketenwerfer 43, cr ex 88mm RPzB. Gr. 4312

Linked 6d×2 [1d-1] cr ex

Notes: [1] DR 15 Gun Shield

Mortars Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. Empty Weight (EWt.) and Cost exclude ammo but include any bipod or base plate mentioned in the weapon description; ammo weight follows the slash as usual. ARTILLERY (CANNON) (IQ-5)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range EWt. RoF Shots ST Cost LC Notes

6 Type 89 Heavy 7d [2d] cr ex 1 50/730 10.4/1.75 1 1(2) 9† $800 1 [1] Grenade Discharger, 50mm

Notes: [1] First Range figure is minimum range, not 1/2D.

Light Antitank Weapons Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (LAW) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range EWt. RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl Cost LC Notes

7 PIAT, 83mm 4d×2(10) cr 0 10/350 34.6/2.6 1 1(3) 10B -7 5 $1,500 1 [1] ex

linked 5d×2 [1d-1] cr ex

Notes: [1] Reload time does not include cocking the weapon, see text.

Hand Grenades Table See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. THROWING (DX-3 or Dropping-4)

TL Weapon Damage Weight Fuse Bulk Cost LC Notes

6 Kugelhandgranate 3d+2 [2d-1] cr 2.2 5 -2 $20 1 [1] Model 1913 ex

6 Type 91 grenade 4d+2 [2d] cr ex 1.2 7-8 -2 $20 1 [1] 7 Anti-Tank 6d×4 cr ex 2.3 5 -3 $40 1 [2] Grenade Number 74

Notes: [1] Takes a Ready maneuver to pull the pin or string. [2] Takes one Ready maneuver to release adhesive cover, one ready action to arm fuse.

Explosive Charges See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. EXPLOSIVES (DEMOLITION) (IQ-5 and most other Explosives-4)

TL Weapon Damage Weight Fuse Holdout Cost LC Notes

7 Type 99 7d×3 cr ex 2.5 9-10 -3 $50 1 [1] Hakobakurai

7 Hafthohlladung 9d(10) cr ex 6.62 4-5 -4 $340 1 [1] 3kg

linked 5d×5 cr ex

Notes: [1] Takes one Ready maneuver to ignite.

Rifle Grenades See pp. B268-271 for an explanation of the statistics. GUNS (GRENADE LAUNCHER) (DX-4 or most other Guns at -4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Wt. RoF Shots Bulk Cost LC Notes

6 VB Rifle Grenade 5d [2d] cr ex 0 190 1.1 1 1(5) 0 $20 1 [1. 2]

7 Mle 1948 Grenade 6d [2d+2] cr 0 10/285 0.95 1 1(5) -1 $20 1 [3,4] ex

Notes: [1] Cup adapter adds -1 Bulk to rifle. [2] Time delay fuse of 7-9 seconds, rifle grenades do 1d+1 cr on direct impact. [3] Add grenade’s Bulk to rifle’s Bulk. [4] First Range figure is minimum range, not 1/2D. Below minimum range, or if the grenade fails to explode, rifle grenades do 1d+1 cr.

Ammunition Tables

See High-Tech, pp. 176-177, for all and cartridges not listed here.

Handguns and Submachine Guns Name WPS CPS Notes 6mm Flobert 0.0045 $0.05 (5.6×7.2mmR) 6.3mm Tula 0.013 $0.1 (6.35×16mmSR) 7mm Perrin 0.014 $0.2 (7.4×13.4mmR) 7.65×12.8mm 0.015 $0.1 Frommer 7.65 French Longue 0.021 $0.2 (7.65×20mm) 8×41mmR Pieper 0.03 $0.2 9mm Japanese 0.035 $0.2 Revolver (9×22mmR) 9mm Perrin 0.021 $0.3 (9.4×13mmR) 10.4×23mmR Italian 0.05 $0.5 Ordnance 11.3×36mmR 0.07 $0.5 12mm Perrin 0.04 $0.4 (11.6×14.5mmR) Notes

Rifles and Machine Guns Name WPS CPS Notes 6×60mm Lee (.236 0.044 $0.8 Navy) .255 Jeffery Rook 0.021 $0.2 (6.5×29mmR) 7.5×58mm M1924 0.054 $0.8 8×50mmR Pieper 0.04 $0.4 8×53mmR Murata 0.065 $0.8 .310 Cadet 0.028 $0.4 (8.2×28mmR) .333 Jeffery 0.07 $2 (8.5×63mm) 10.4×38mm Swiss 0.06 $0.8 Rimfire 11×60mmR Murata 0.095 $1 13×64mmB 0.23 $4 [1] 13.2×99mm 0.26 $4 .55 Boys 0.27 $4 (13.9×99mmB) Notes [1] Electrically Primed

Mortars Name WPS CPS Notes 50mm 1.75 $15 [1] Notes [1] Mortar Shell