Mauser Model 1871
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Mauser Model 1871

Bolt-Action Rifle
Weapon 🔪 Bolt-Action Rifle ⚡ Foreign Design 📦

The Mauser Model 1871, known in Germany as the Gewehr 71, is a German single-shot bolt-action rifle designed by Paul Mauser. It represents the first commercial success of Mauser A.G., as well as the first in a very long family of bolt-action rifles. It is chambered in 11x60mmR Mauser, a black powder metallic cartridge. This gave it a significant edge over contemporary small arms, particularly the Fusil Modèle 1866 "Chassepot"; it represented not only a tactical advantage, but also a boon for Germany's small arms exports.

Abilities

Common Attributes - National

Instrument of Imperialism - European Small Arms (VIC)

Europe in the Victorian Era was defined by the Concert of Europe: despite the occasional war for traditions' sake, the carnage of the Napoleonic Wars was unknown for a whole century. All that ire and technological progress was instead directed towards the rest of the world, carved up between Europe's great powers like a grand cake. And such a cake could never run out, could it?

EFFECT:
This weapon's damage is maximised when employed against an enemy which possesses no other weapon types than Bow 🏹 and Melee 🪓, including unarmed enemies.

Unique Attributes

Mauser's Mastery - Mauser Rifle UA

A hallmark of German engineering, Paul Mauser's rifles deliver unmatched precision and power, embodying the Empire’s relentless pursuit of excellence.

EFFECT:
Whenever this weapon scores an unmodified Miraculous or Critical Success in its hit roll, maximise its damage output.

Attributes

Unorganized
TYPE
Bolt-Action Rifle
TECH
Victorian
AMMO
1
CAL
11x60mmR Mauser
RNG
Long
DMG
6d6
PEN
1
SPC
Instrument of Imperialism, Mauser's Mastery