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− | |quotetext=Although there is considerable debate on whether the [[High Standard HDM]] or the Welrod came first, one thing is sure: this is the most famous integrally-suppressed pistol ever made. Its purposefully crude and unassuming appearance earned it many nicknames, such as "The Rod," "Pipe Gun," or "Pocket air pump," hinting at its intended purpose: covert operations. The magazine is encased in vulcanized hard rubber and functions as | + | |quotetext=Although there is considerable debate on whether the [[High Standard HDM]] or the Welrod came first, one thing is sure: this is the most famous integrally-suppressed pistol ever made. Its purposefully crude and unassuming appearance earned it many nicknames, such as "The Rod," "Pipe Gun," or "Pocket air pump," hinting at its intended purpose: covert operations. The magazine is encased in vulcanized hard rubber and functions as its pistol grip. It will shoot with the magazine removed - if you can find a way to hold it. Although legends say the current-production Welrod was based on an actual clandestine design made from scrap metal that was later copied by the [[Proving Grounds]], no evidence ever surfaced. Today, the Welrod is largely famous for being a stereotypical assassin pistol, held in the same regard as the [[Walther PPK|PPK]] or the [[High Standard HDM|HDM]]. |
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The '''BSA Welrod Mk I''' (also called '''Welrod Mk I''', '''Welrod Mark I''', or simply '''Welrod'''; colloquially, '''The Rod''') is a [[9x19mm Parabellum]] pistol. | The '''BSA Welrod Mk I''' (also called '''Welrod Mk I''', '''Welrod Mark I''', or simply '''Welrod'''; colloquially, '''The Rod''') is a [[9x19mm Parabellum]] pistol. | ||
+ | == Trivia == | ||
+ | * The Welrod is a unique manual-action pistol with a rear-mounted, rotating knurled knob connected to the bolt. Just like a traditional bolt-action rifle, the shooter must manually rotate the knurled knob 90 degrees, pull it to the rear to eject the spent case, push it forward to chamber the next round, and rotate it back to lock the action and make the Welrod ready to fire. Because of this unique method of operation, it is considered a '''bolt-action''' firearm and subsequently calls for the [[Skills|bolt-action skill]]. | ||
[[Category:Class 3 weapons]] | [[Category:Class 3 weapons]] |
Latest revision as of 06:57, 19 January 2022
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Weapon, Class 3 | |
BSA Welrod Mk I | |
Game information | |
Category | Pistol |
Fire modes | Bolt-action |
Caliber | 9x19mm Parabellum |
Barrel length (inches) | 3.25 |
Feeding system | Box magazine |
+1 round in chamber? | Yes |
Critical failure type | Failure to eject |
Stock type | No stock (N) |
Weight (units) | 3 |
Max condition | 7500 |
Shop value / Rarity | 750 (Rarity 2) |
Accessory compatibility | |
Feeding | Welrod magazines |
Standard: | Welrod 6-round magazine |
Muzzle | N/A |
Standard: | Silencer (integrated) |
Optics | N/A |
Standard: | None |
Underbarrel mount | N/A |
Standard: | None |
Lights | N/A |
Standard: | None |
Real world information | |
Manufacturer | Birmingham Small Arms Co. |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Year | 1942 |
"Although there is considerable debate on whether the High Standard HDM or the Welrod came first, one thing is sure: this is the most famous integrally-suppressed pistol ever made. Its purposefully crude and unassuming appearance earned it many nicknames, such as "The Rod," "Pipe Gun," or "Pocket air pump," hinting at its intended purpose: covert operations. The magazine is encased in vulcanized hard rubber and functions as its pistol grip. It will shoot with the magazine removed - if you can find a way to hold it. Although legends say the current-production Welrod was based on an actual clandestine design made from scrap metal that was later copied by the Proving Grounds, no evidence ever surfaced. Today, the Welrod is largely famous for being a stereotypical assassin pistol, held in the same regard as the PPK or the HDM." |
— Hebizuka (quote written by Tempest) |
The BSA Welrod Mk I (also called Welrod Mk I, Welrod Mark I, or simply Welrod; colloquially, The Rod) is a 9x19mm Parabellum pistol.
Trivia
- The Welrod is a unique manual-action pistol with a rear-mounted, rotating knurled knob connected to the bolt. Just like a traditional bolt-action rifle, the shooter must manually rotate the knurled knob 90 degrees, pull it to the rear to eject the spent case, push it forward to chamber the next round, and rotate it back to lock the action and make the Welrod ready to fire. Because of this unique method of operation, it is considered a bolt-action firearm and subsequently calls for the bolt-action skill.