Rare weapons

 are the most elusive and powerful firearms in Red Dead Redemption. There are five rare weapons in the game. John Marston doesn't happen upon many of these weapons until very late in the game, but when acquired they can be invaluable, despite their often pricey tags. They are found in Gunsmith stores around the map and only appear once the player has completed key missions in the story.

All five of these weapons can be purchased for a rather high price (although it may go up or down depending on Marston's honor). Obtaining one will award the player with the Exquisite Taste achievement/trophy, while getting all five contributes to 100% game completion.

Multiplayer Guns
Players can get these guns at specific levels in multiplayer. Once they reach level 49, the player has unlocked all of the rare weapons.

For more information on Multiplayer Weapon unlocks, click here.

Trivia

 * There is a rare weapon for every major weapon type available, except for the rifle. The Buffalo Rifle, however, compensates for this.

Achievements/Trophies
These weapons can also help to achieve: