RE: [DL] Rifle

["Clint Black" <cblack@ohtinc.com>]

>Ok gun enthusiasts I need technical help. One of my players asked if he
>could commission a rifle. This is the description provided. I know anything
>is possible and all that, but I was wondering if, 1. is there such a rifle
>out there like this and when it was developed. 2.what problems could be
seen
>develop from this rifle. 3. the technical specs on this thing.
>Also he's playing a southerner and was wondering what armory would make
this
>from the south. I have BE:ts and will be checking for anything in there.
>
>Shots   10
>Dam     5d8
>Range   30
>Lever action
>The better sights out of law dawgs
>Made of Ghoast rock

Well, 90% of this is possible just using the rules from "Law Dogs."
Although I imagine he wants the gun made from ghost *steel* instead of ghost
rock.

His description is pretty much of a Winchester lever action with the
following modifications.  An extended barrel to increase the Range
increment, rifle sights (+1 at range), made from ghost steel, and of high
quality (it is built specifically for his use perhaps giving a +1 to him
alone).  All of these modifications are listed in Law Dogs along with their
cost.  Plus he will actually get a higher number of shots going with the
Winchester as the base rifle.

The only big difference is the higher damage.  But this can be achieved by
using the Mad Science invention of Magnum rounds which add a die to damage.
This can be good as it would limit his use of them somewhat with the
Reliability and limited access to this type of ammunition.

This rifle isn't so overwhelming that I wouldn't allow it, but I would
advise the player of one thing up front.  This is a unique and obviously
expensive rifle.  People will be able to identify him more readily by its
use, and other people with unscrupulous leaning will probably try to acquire
it.

Oh, and the best place to have it made is probably Smith & Robards.  While
not truly Mad Science, they have the facilities and materials to create such
a unique rifle.

My 2 cents for what it's worth.


Clint Black

"You smell that? Do you smell that? ...Ghost Rock, son. Nothing else in the
world smells like that. I love the smell of ghost rock in the morning. You
know, one time we had a hill bombed, for twelve hours. When it was all over
I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' Yank body. The
smell, you know that sulphurous smell, the whole hill. Smelled like...
victory. Someday this war's gonna end..."