Reeder #5 Improved
Notes: Based on
the “#5” design of Elmer Keith (which was itself an improvement of the #3
Featherweight of Harold Croft), the Reeder #5 Improved is ultimately a
derivation of the legendary Colt Single Action Army.
The Reeder #5 Improved is primarily a replica of Elmer Keith’s #5, with
the basic lines and grip shape of the Elmer Keith revolver.
However, Reeder replaced the pivoting cylinder pin lock with one made by
Belt Mountain, with an hourglass-shaped head.
Reeder used an adjustable rear sight of his own design, and a removable
front Patridge-type sight which is adjustable for elevation.
The grip angle and shape are reproduced, but the butt is extended 9.5
millimeters to accommodate larger hands. The #5 Improved also has a half-cock
safety in addition to a safety catch.
The hammer has a curved spur reminiscent of the Ruger Bisley Vaquero.
The barrel is heavy and octagonal.
The frame and barrel are both beautifully engraved.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This revolver is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
#5 Improved |
.44 Special |
1.13 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
#5 Improved |
.45 Long Colt |
1.23 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$262 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
#5 Improved (.44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
#5 Improved (.45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
13 |
Reeder .45 Backpacker
Notes: This
revolver is a modification of the Ruger or Colt Vaquero revolvers.
The gripframe is replaced with one of lightweight aluminum alloy; the
rest is stainless steel. The
Backpacker is trimmed and honed to be as light in weight and handy as possible,
with as much metal as possible removed while still maintaining reasonable
strength. The barrel is also
chopped somewhat. The sights are
modified to be non-snag and the hammer is also trimmed somewhat.
The grips are of black Micarta.
While the use of +P ammunition is not recommended in the Backpacker due
to the light weight of the revolver, the Backpacker can fire it.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist in manufactured form, though similar
modifications have probably been made by individuals.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
.45 Backpacker |
.45 Long Colt |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
.45 Backpacker |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
7 |
Reeder 510 Hunter
Notes: Based on
the Ruger Bisley, this revolver is a custom modification done by Gary Reeder
primarily for customers who send in their Bisleys to Reeder’s shop for
modification. The primary
modification is to change the chambering of the revolver to Gary Reeder’s custom
.510 GNR round, a huge magnum pistol round with just a bit more stopping power
than the .500 Linebaugh (not enough extra to reflect in game terms,
unfortunately) and better range.
This change in chambering involves modification of most of the Bisley’s
components except for the gripframe itself, and in particular the barrel and
cylinder. Reeder will make the
barrel to any length desired, but the best seller has a 7-inch barrel; some
possible representative barrel lengths are shown below.
The grips are replaced with a “Gunfighter Grip” in red cherry and the
barrel used is a heavy octagonal barrel; Reeder’s shop typically also puts
custom engraving on the modified revolver.
A Field Grade version is also available, which does away with the fancy
grips and engraving; it is identical to the standard version for game purposes.
The finish is a weatherproof finish which Reeder calls “Vapor Honed,”
though conventional bluing (matte or polished) or stainless steel finished are
also available. Small parts like controls and the trigger are polished, and the
trigger is set back and tuned to require only a gentle pull weight.
If blued, the small parts can be given a contrasting stainless polished
finish. In real life, a 510 Hunter
will run you somewhere from $1400-$2000; prices below are definitely game
prices.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
510 Hunter (4” Barrel) |
.510 GNR |
1.5 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$298 |
510 Hunter (5” Barrel) |
.510 GNR |
1.54 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$309 |
510 Hunter (6” Barrel) |
.510 GNR |
1.58 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$319 |
510 Hunter (7” Barrel) |
.510 GNR |
1.63 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$330 |
510 Hunter (8” Barrel) |
.510 GNR |
1.68 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$340 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
510 Hunter (4”) |
SAR |
4 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
510 Hunter (5”) |
SAR |
4 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
510 Hunter (6”) |
SAR |
5 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
510 Hunter (7”) |
SAR |
5 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
510 Hunter (8”) |
SAR |
5 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
26 |
Reeder BMF
Notes:
This weapon was built to see just how big a cartridge could be stuffed
into a medium-sized revolver and still fired safely and with some degree of
comfort. To this end, Gary Reeder
invented the .500 Maximum round.
One of his comments was that he was trying to produce a “King Kong equalizer.”
He wanted the largest sixgun he could make and still be manageable to
some degree. Firing the .500
Maximum cartridge from this gun still requires a tremendous degree of strength
and concentration, however. The
recoil is described as Difficult, but manageable.
The BMF (not what you think, says Reeder; it stands for “Best Made
Firearm”) also fires .500 Linebaugh and .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon, and the .500 Maximum cartridge, do not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
BMF |
.500 Maximum, .500 Linebaugh, and .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
1.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$351 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
BMF (.500 Maximum) |
DAR |
5 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
8 |
BMF (.500 Linebaugh) |
DAR |
4 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
BMF (.500 S&W Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
8 |
Reeder Skorpion
Notes: This
revolver has its roots in the old Colt Survivor (later called the Colt MC, for
Multi-Caliber, due to patent infringement problems over the Survivor name), and
the Phillips &
Twilight 2000
Notes: This revolver does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Skorpion |
.380 ACP, 9mm Parabellum, .38 Smith & Wesson, .38 Special, .38 Short
Colt, .38 Long Colt, .357 Magnum, .357 SiG, .38 ACP, .38 Super, 9mm
Mauser, 9mm Browning Long, 9mm Largo, 9x21mm, 9mm Winchester, .356 TSW,
9mm Winchester Magnum, and .351 Winchester Self-Loading (and possibly
others) |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$181 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Skorpion (.380 ACP) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Skorpion (9mm Parabellum) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Skorpion (.38 S&W) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Skorpion (.38 Short Colt) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Skorpion (.38 Long Colt) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Skorpion (.38 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Skorpion (.357 Magnum) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Skorpion (.357 SiG) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Skorpion (.38 ACP) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
8 |
Skorpion (.38 Super) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
10 |
Skorpion (9mm Mauser) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Skorpion (9mm Browning Long) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Skorpion (9mm Largo) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Skorpion (9x21mm) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Skorpion (9mm Winchester) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Skorpion (.356 TSW) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Skorpion (9mm Win Magnum) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Skorpion (.351 Win Self-Loading) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
Remington New Model Army Revolver
Notes: This is
one of the last cap-and-ball designs purchased by the US military.
The Remington has a solid frame.
This gave it better accuracy, so it was well liked by the troops.
It was second in popularity only to the 1851 Navy Colt, both during and
after the American Civil War. This
.44-caliber revolver was not quite as powerful as the Walker Dragoon, even
though they were the same caliber; the cylinder was shorter, so less powder
could be loaded into it.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Remington New Model Army |
.44 Black Powder |
1.2 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$159 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Remington New Model Army |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
19 |