Blunderbuss
Also known as a Scatter Gun, the Blunderbuss is an exceedingly simple weapon made out of one or more short barrels strapped to a solid stock. An explosive charge is primed at the bottom of each barrel, then a large amount of metal fragments, stones, pieces of bone or anything else likely to cause harm are packed in on top.[1]
When the weapon is discharged, it belches out this "ammunition" in a vast swath which will hopefully find itself somewhere in the locale of its intended target.[1]
Outside of primitive societies, such a crude, ineffective and dangerous (to its operator) weapon is only used by the poorest or most desperate members of society. Usually it can be found in the use of criminal gangs, for instance the Ratskin Renegades and Scavvies of Necromunda's underhives.[1]
Iocanthos Blunderbuss
The Iocanthos Blunderbuss is a notoriously short ranged blunderbuss. It features a very wide spray from its cone-like bore so that anyone who is hit is likely to be badly lacerated with metal scrap, lead shot and burning ember.[2]
See also
Sources
- 1: Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook, [Needs Citation]
- 2: Dark Heresy: The Inquisitor's Handbook, pg. 93
| Primitive Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Close Combat | Combat aссessory • Sword • Club • Hammer • Axe Flail • Groxwhip • Spear • Staff • Great Weapon |
| Arrow-Throwers | Bow • Handbow • Crossbow • Harpoon Gun |
| Slug-Throwers | Flintlock Pistol • Musket • Blunderbuss • Scatter Cannon |
| Other | Throwing Weapon • Sling • Bolas • Bolas Launcher |
