M 79 Grenade launcher

This weapon is a part of the heavy weapons.

After World War II a new weapon was introduced to the US arsenal, which was sadly lacking in the last World War. The grenade launcher closed the gap in the ranges between thrown hand grenades and mortars and was a lot more maneuverable than a bazooka. The M79 looks like a large, single barreled shotgun and is basically just that. The only downside is, that one only has one shot until one has to reload.

M 79 Grenade launcher
Ammunition:	40 mm Grenades
Price:	2500 $
Damage:	Depending on the ammunition used
Maximum range:	125 + P * 3
Size category:	Big.
Rarity:	Rare.
Range division:	CQC: Up to 25 cm: + 5 to heavy weapons Close range: Up to 50 cm + P * 3: + 10 to heavy weapons Middle range: + 25 cm: No adjustment Far range: + 25 cm: - 5 to heavy weapons Extreme range: + 25 cm: - 10 to heavy weapons
AP costs:	5 for common shots 4 to reload
Ammunition feeding:	Similar to some shotguns, the M79 is broken open in the back and the grenade inserted by hand.
Minimal strength:	6
Weight:	Weapon: 6 pounds Grenades: 1 pound each
Special rule:	Explosive ordinance must first fly for a bit, before it's armed. Therefore, jumping grenades and frag grenades can't be used in CQC Range. Beehives however can be used, as can be poison gas, if you're feeling suicidal.
Encounterable versions:	Standard model: Rare.