.223 Pistol

This iconic sidearm caught the eye of gunsmiths and by 2241, and the pistol was deemed profitable for mass production. Vestigial elements from it's original form as a rifle were shed to smooth the weapons' profile, and to help further improve performance. The internal mechanisms are retained from the original .223 revolving rifle, modified as needed to create a powerful double-action revolver.

The pistol's most interesting system is its cylinder. Protected by an external gate with LEDs signaling the weapon's status (red safe, yellow reloading, green ready to fire), it is mounted on a mechanized crane. When all five shots are fired (or the operator triggers the reload sequence), the firearm automatically opens the gate and the cylinder extends on the crane outside, allowing for fast, easy reloading with a speedloader.

Item type

Weapon, Ranged

Subtype / Model

Ballistic Pistols and Handguns

Manufacturer

Unknown Pre-War Manufacturer

Rarity

Uncommon

Weight

4 lbs