On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 5:06 PM, Thomas Thrien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Both Joe #1 and Joe #2 will have the same type of rifle (Winchester '73 > .44-40), but with different number of shots (13+1 for #1 vs. 17+1 for > #2). Is this a mistake, or didn't I got something? >
The winchester rifles were available in a number of calibers, barrel lengths, and with magazines that ran the full (or very nearly) length of the barrel or with magazines that were shorter than the barrel. Depending on which options the rifle has, the capacity will vary. So it's quite possible to have 17 and 13 shot versions. The half-magazine versions have the advantage of being lighter, a bit more reliable (the long tubes can get damaged, the spring in the longer ones some times went "sploing"). Most people who aren't hunting humans don't need the large capacity. -- David Scheidt [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ GurpsNet-L mailing list <[email protected]> http://mail.sjgames.com/mailman/listinfo/gurpsnet-l
