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Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver

The Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver is simultaneously Galactic Horizon’s simplest and most versatile sidearm. It is also the second weapon after the Galactic Horizon Frontiersman 7.7mm Repeating Rifle to make use of their full line of 7.7mm ammunition.

It was put onto the open market in YE 42 to compliment the company’s ever-growing list of products, available even with conversion kits of a few popular and similarly sized ammunition.

About the Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver

The Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver was designed to be simpler and more robust than their already hardy line of top-break wheel guns. It opted for the time-tested swing-out cylinder people were so much more familiar with and a more traditional top-firing cylinder, opposed to their underdog design. It was designed more so for the masses than their more refined options and the modularity certainly helped the weapon fill any roles its owner needed it to, while remaining sturdy enough to function as a makeshift bludgeoning device.

Nomenclature Information

Statistical and Logistical information related to the classification and physical presence of this weapon.

  • Manufacturer: Galactic Horizon
  • Name: Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver, 7.7mm Legion
  • Nomenclature: GH-W2-3E
  • Type: Chemical Projectile Propulsion
  • Role: Hunting/Anti-Personnel Revolver
  • Length: 12 inches/30 cm1)
  • Weight: 2 lbs/0.96 kg2)

Appearance

The 7.7mm Legion is the most generic looking of all Galactic Horizon’s revolvers, featuring a more typical barrel placement at the top of the cylinder. The revolver features walnut grips with recoil-absorbing rubber inserts to maintain a perfect balance between comfort and a hint of classical styling. The majority of the revolver’s body is covered in a matte charcoal layer of Diacry-infused paint to reduce the chance of it spooking game or drawing unneeded attention, though this is just the most popular option and it is available in additional colours or even custom patterns if bought in bulk.

To go against the norm, the default cylinder is smooth and un-fluted though simple hexagonal to better tame the recoil of harder-hitting ammo and cut down slightly on manufacturing costs , what with this being Galactic Horizon’s most economical and simplest revolver from their collection. Finally the 7.7mm Legion features an enlarged trigger-guard and hammer to ensure they remain easily accessible even when wearing a set of thick gloves, additionally any threaded barrels come with a thread protector screwed onto its end.

Discharge Information

Information pertaining to what happens with each squeeze of the trigger.

  • Muzzle Flash: A bright lick of burning gasses out the barrel’s end. Can be modified with the use of muzzle breaks, compensators, etc.
  • Retort: A loud bang, followed up with a sharp crack when using supersonic ammunition. Can be greatly lessened with the use of a suppressor.
  • Effective Range: 65 Meters/71 Yards to 2,300 Meters/2,515 Yards depending on ammunition and barrel3)
  • Rate of Fire: As fast as the user can squeeze the trigger in rapid succession. Firing the larger calibers in rapid succession will definitely cause one's accuracy to decrease 4)
  • Recoil: Varies depending on the caliber being used5)

Ammunition

Information pertaining to what ammunition this weapon can safely fire.

Galactic Horizon “7.7mm Legion” Variable Revolver Damage Quickchart
Caliber Purpose
Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Volt” Tier 0, Non-Lethal
Galactic Horizon 7.7x15mm Tier 1, Light Anti-Personnel
Galactic Horizon 7.7x30mm Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel
Galactic Horizon 7.7x60mm Shotshell Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel
Galactic Horizon 7.7x60mm Tier 3, Heavy Anti-Personnel

Weapon Mechanisms

Mechanical information related to the inner workings of this weapon.

  • Firing Mechanism: Double/Single action revolver that fires once with each squeeze of the trigger, the hammer may be manually cocked back prior to decrease how much resistance the trigger will put up against being squeezed. At the end of the hammer’s rearward travel the cylinder is pushed forward to make a gas-tight seal with the rear of the barrel as part of the Black-Patent Revolver Assembly, allowing it to be effectively suppressed if the owner desires.
  • Loading: Ambidextrous cylinder-release buttons on either side allow the cylinder to swing out the left-hand side of the weapon on its sturdy crane, though unlike the company’s previous top-break revolvers it requires the user manually depress the spring-loaded ejector-rod to clear the cylinder. Fresh ammunition is easily loaded in by simply placing one round into each of the chambers, sometimes assisted by a speed-loader, moon-clip or speed-strip, before closing the cylinder back into the weapon’s frame.
  • Mode Selector: N/A
  • Firing Modes: Double/Single-Action
  • Safety Mechanism: A metal plate separates the front of the hammer from the rear of the firing pin when the revolver is not fully cocked, this makes the firearm drop-proof and the heavy double-action trigger ensures the weapon will only fire when the trigger is depressed.
  • Weapon Sight: The 7.7mm Legion makes use of a traditional three-point sighting system, each of which contain diamond-shaped, fiberoptic/tritium sighting elements for improved visibility in any condition. A plate in front of the, adjustable, rear sight block may be removed in order to mount a small optic that can easily co-witness with the front sight fin.
  • Attachment Hard Points: A removable section of rail runs along the top of the frame, the top of the barrel and the underside of the barrel to accommodate any attachments the user so desires, additionally the grips may easily be removed and replaced if need be.

Other

Despite the weapon’s rugged design it is rather easy to take apart with the included multi-tool. This multi-tool allows the quick removal of the barrel shroud, barrel, cylinder arm and rail system to be swapped around as the user sees fit. It is a small T-shaped thing with a bright yellow grip so that it is easier to keep track of and so that owners are less likely to lose track of it.

Any official Galactic Horizon barrels feature polygonal rifling for improved accuracy and increased reliability. Variants already chambered in S6 6mm Bullets and 6.8 x 43mm NAM are more commonly available in the space of nations who more commonly use these ammunition types respectively and are sold for the same price as the 7.7mm variant.

Pricing

The Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver is available on the open market for anybody to purchase.

  • Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Legion” Variable Revolver: 300ks/600RN/600DA/1,200DS

The product ships in a Diacry-treated, sealed wooden box with a molded foam interior and titanium-nitride coated Durandium Alloy latches. The top of the box is embossed with the Galactic Horizon logo. The 6” barrel and shroud are fitted by default, with the 12” and 3” barrels respectively sitting beneath the revolver itself. The included multi-tool sits to the right with a small owners manual.

Optional Attachments

A list of officially endorsed aftermarket components available for this weapon.

Ammunition

Pricing for the ammunition this weapon is chambered for.

Galactic Horizon 7.7mm Ammunition Price Quickchart
Type Price (100 Round Box)
Galactic Horizon 7.7mm “Volt” 150ks/300rn
Galactic Horizon 7.7x15mm 40ks/80rn
Galactic Horizon 7.7x30mm 40ks/80rn
Galactic Horizon 7.7x30mm Subsonic50ks/100rn
Galactic Horizon 7.7x60mm Shotshell75ks/150rn
Galactic Horzion 7.7x60mm90ks/180rn

OOC Notes

SirSkully created this article on 2020/07/03 07:22.

1) , 2)
with standard 6” barrel
3)
ranges measured with 12” barrel and Multispectral Marksman Scope fitted to the firearm
4)
pulling the hammer gives the weapon a lighter trigger pull though may take longer due to it being another full step.
5)
measurements taken with standard 6” barrel
6)
Non-Lethal
7)
Heavy Anti-Personnel
8)
little more than the bare minimum length of barrel required to correctly seat inside the revolver’s frame along with a small section of threading at the front, intended for use with subsonic ammunition and a barrel accessory to make a very compact little weapon. Drastically reduces range.
9)
includes 6mm version of the Black-Patent Revolver Assembly as well as all three lengths of barrels and a section of New Dusk Conclave rail for the frame
10)
includes 6.8mm version of the Black-Patent Revolver Assembly as well as all three lengths of barrels and a section of Nepleslian rail for the frame
11)
available in each caliber, decreases the weapon’s weight a bit
12)
available in each caliber, wrapped with a removable rock-based mineral fiber shroud
13)
made from yellow, steel-strength polymer
14)
available in each caliber

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