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MineralMan

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7. Look at the thickness of that very short barrel.

Reply to justanidea (Reply #3)

Fri May 3, 2013, 09:56 AM

May 2013

It will only last a few shots, but this is a single-shot weapon, and is basically a throwaway, one-time weapon. The barrel is strong enough and short enough not to be destroyed by the pressure of the cartridge when it is fired. Accuracy will be terrible, but that's beside the point. It's designed to be used in a close situation.

It is an assassin's firearm, and that is all it is good for.

If ever used, it is unlikely that it will be reloaded anyhow.

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Surely this must have a metal barrel or sleeve of some sort? justanidea May 2013 #3

Look at the thickness of that very short barrel. MineralMan May 2013 #7

There is probably no rifling (at least after the first shot) so that would be a problem FarCenter May 2013 #13

Why would that be a problem. MineralMan May 2013 #27

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