Source: Graeme Smith
First Appeared In: The Maze of Madness
Invented by: Professor Thomas Crapper
Owned by: Professor Thomas Crapper
Availability: Unique Item
Description:
This is a gadgetech device created by Thomas Crapper after his success with his conventional elephant gun. It is a one shot per round weapon fed by an ammo belt off a x25 shot ammo drum clipped to Crapper's belt. It therefore does not require reloading after every shot which was the main drawback to Crapper's original elephant gun. The first salvo would be quite impressive but Crapper would then be left vunerable as he frantically attempted to reload his weapon.
This new gun consists of three barrels which rotate as each shot is fired, once the firing barrel is discharged a preloaded barrel is rotated into its place. This multi-barreled design prevents the gun overheating but adds to the overall weight of the gun. This means that Crapper normal uses it slung from a shoulder harness, firing the gun from his hip.
Extensive field trials under hazardous conditions have proven the worth of Crapper's innovative design. Whether under attack by Prussian special forces or gigantic Mongolian Death Worms the one shot stopping power of this weapon has more than compensated for Crappers mediocre marksmanship skill.
It also comes in a fetching canvas case with a carry handle so as not to startle the natives.
History: Crapper
has taken to carrying his faithful rotary elephant gun with him on all
his most recent adventures and it has proven itself to be a most useful
travel companion on Crappers frequent incursions into
danger. The design has proven to be so robust and
successful that the Regular Crappers who patrol the grounds of Crappers
premises can be seen carrying them as they attend to their duties.
Stats
Effective Range: 90 yards
Wounds: Partial 7/ Full 8/ High 9
Cost: Not available to the general public at any price.
Research Hours: Dependent upon skill at Tinkering. Took Crapper about a week from initial design idea to final product.