A shotgun, also called a "scattergun", is a firearm designed to shoot a multitude of projectiles with a single pull of the trigger. This makes it very effective at hunting game, greatly increasing the weapon's hit potential. However, the accuracy and power found at close range diminish rapidly as you get farther away from the target. Shotguns designed for military use are often called "combat shotguns".
Characteristics[]
A WinchesterWidowmaker double-barreled 12 gauge shotgun. A short barrel, with mahogany grip.[1]
Gameplay attributes[]
One of the most useful weapons in the game, the Widowmaker uses the commonly available 12 gauge shells and deals good damage at short ranges. While it is fairly low for a general use weapon, 14 hexes is still more than enough to lay waste to anyone foolish enough to come close. Especially if one aims for the eyes.
Locations[]
Quests
Junktown: One of the rewards received from Killian Darkwater after recording Gizmo's confession (comes with 100 shells).
Loot
Vault 13: Inside the armory, accessible after convincing the Overseer to provide more guns.
↑Marcelles: "{173}{}{You killed Killian, didn't you?}" The Vault Dweller: "{175}{}{Nah, wasn't me. Really it wasn't.}" Marcelles: "{179}{}{Yeah, whatever you say, but that's not what I heard. You'd better behave around here, or I'll get out ol' Betsy and ram some buckshot up your ass.}" (MARCELLE.MSG)