Dwarven Reciprocator

Description: At first, this short-barreled rifle appears to be a blunderbuss or long rifle. Only on closer inspection does one realize it has five barrels instead of one large barrel. A clockwork crank and rotating clockwork action act as the trigger for this reciprocating long arm. The dwarven reciprocator is a brutal and intimidating weapon designed for use against charging opponents at close range. This weapon has proven ideal for dwarven tunnel delvers as well, since it can fill a hallway with enough lead to poison any pursuer permanently. Operation: Turning the crank once fires a single shot as a normal attack action. As a full attack, winding the clockwork crank around several times fires all five barrels in rapid succession. Each barrel shot takes a cumulative -2 penalty (-2 for the first shot, -4 for the second, and so forth), but the shooter can aim each shot at a different targets as long as they are within 5 feet of each other. The barrels each hold a single shot, and cranking only fires the number of shots that remain in the weapon. The weapon needs to be braced for reciprocating fire. Bracing the reciprocator requires a standard action. Firing the reciprocator in this mode of operation without properly bracing it doubles the penalties incurred. The reciprocator deals 3d6 of piercing damage and has a range increment of 20 feet. Reloading a barrel is a standard action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Turning the crank is a free action, allowing a wielder with multiple attacks to fire more than one shot each round without using reciprocating fire. Ammunition: The dwarven reciprocator fires rifle bullets. Fuel: Each shot consumes 1 ounce of gunpowder. HR 3; 5 hp; Size Tiny (weapon category: exotic (firearms), ranged, two-handed); Weight 15 lb.; MR 2; TS 9; Craft DC 31; Price 2,275 gp Explosive Sheep