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{{For|the [[Red Dead Redemption 2]] variant|Mauser Pistol (RDR 2)}}
 
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{{Quotebox|Fully automatic German pistol. Chambers some very powerful ammunition, and a lot of it. Hold the trigger for rapid fire.|Gunsmith description}}
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Pistols|pistol]] featured in ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]''.
 
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Pistols|pistol]] featured in ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]''.
   
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The Mauser Pistol is one of four pistols in the game, alongside the [[Semi-automatic Pistol]], [[High Power Pistol]], and[[Volcanic Pistol| Volcanic Pistol]]. It is also one of the five [[Rare Weapons]] that must be obtained in order to reach [[100% Completion]] in the game (each weapon contributes 0.5%).
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The Mauser Pistol is one of four pistols in the game, alongside the [[Semi-automatic Pistol]], [[High Power Pistol]], and[[Volcanic Pistol| Volcanic Pistol]]. It is also one of the five [[Rare Weapons|rare weapons]] that must be obtained in order to reach [[100% Completion]] in the game (each weapon contributes 0.5%).
   
 
==Acquisition==
 
==Acquisition==
 
===Single Player===
 
===Single Player===
*It can be purchased later in the game at the [[Blackwater]] [[Gunsmith|gunsmith]] in the [[West Elizabeth]] chapter for $800 (or $400 if Honor is high enough or $1200 if Honor is low enough).
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*It can be purchased later in the game at the [[Blackwater]] [[Gunsmith|gunsmith]] in the [[West Elizabeth]] chapter for $800 ($400 if [[Honor]] is high enough or $1200 if it is low enough).
*The player may also complete the Rockstar Games Social Club challenge to unlock the Gun Set 4 cheat in order to obtain this weapon (See [[Cheats in Redemption]]).
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*The player may also complete the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] challenge to unlock the Gun Set 4 cheat in order to obtain this weapon (See [[Cheats in Redemption]]).
   
 
===Multiplayer===
 
===Multiplayer===
*The {{PAGENAME}} is unlocked into the player's regular inventory upon reaching rank 49.
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*The {{PAGENAME}} is unlocked into the player's regular [[Inventory]] upon reaching [[Rank]] 49.
**The "Mauser Murder" [[Multiplayer Challenges/Weapon Challenges|weapon challenges]] are unlocked at the same level. Completion of these challenges turns the weapon [[Golden Guns|golden]] for the player.
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**The "Mauser Murder" [[Multiplayer Challenges/Weapon Challenges|Weapon Challenges]] are unlocked at the same level. Completion of these challenges turns the weapon [[Golden Guns|golden]] for the player.
 
*It can also be obtained by killing another player who has the weapon equipped.
 
*It can also be obtained by killing another player who has the weapon equipped.
 
*In [[Free Roam]], it can be found in the small house within the [[Twin Rocks]] gang hideout.
 
*In [[Free Roam]], it can be found in the small house within the [[Twin Rocks]] gang hideout.
*It is seldom found being used by players in Free Roam, due to it being unlocked at level 49 (the penultimate level of experience) and the fact that players entering [[Legend]] mode lose access to the weapon until returning to level 49.
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*It is seldom found being used by players in Free Roam, due to it being unlocked at [[Level]] 49 (the penultimate level of experience) and the fact that players entering [[Legend]] Mode lose access to the weapon until returning to level 49.
   
 
===Undead Nightmare===
 
===Undead Nightmare===
*In ''Undead Nightmare'', the Mauser, along with the [[Carcano Rifle]], can be obtained by completing rank 5 [[undead]] sharpshooter challenge.
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*In ''[[Undead Nightmare]]'', the Mauser, along with the [[Carcano Rifle]], can be obtained by completing Rank 5 [[undead]] [[Sharpshooter Challenges|Sharpshooter Challenge]].
*As a second option, like in the singleplayer, players can also use cheats to obtain this weapon.
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*As a second option, like in Singleplayer, players can also use cheats to obtain this weapon.
*The Ravager class's starting weapon in the multiplayer mode [[Undead Overrun]], along with the [[Sawed-off Shotgun|Sawed-off shotgun]] and [[dynamite]].
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*This is the Ravager Class' starting weapon in [[Multiplayer]] mode [[Undead Overrun]], along with the [[Sawed-off Shotgun|Sawed-off shotgun]] and [[Dynamite]].
   
 
==Tips and Tricks==
 
==Tips and Tricks==
*The Mauser Pistol is a fully automatic gun, meaning that if the fire button is held down, the gun will shoot continuously until the magazine empties, making it the only automatic weapon that is not mounted. However, the rate of fire is drastically reduced in multiplayer.
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*The Mauser Pistol is a fully automatic gun, meaning that if the fire button is held down, the gun will shoot continuously until the magazine empties, making it the only automatic weapon that is not mounted. However, the rate of fire is drastically reduced in [[Multiplayer]].
 
*The player can fire the Mauser Pistol more quickly in multiplayer by firing it as a semi automatic gun, and rapidly tapping the fire button.
 
*The player can fire the Mauser Pistol more quickly in multiplayer by firing it as a semi automatic gun, and rapidly tapping the fire button.
 
*Having the largest magazine capacity of any pistol makes the Mauser an excellent choice for [[Dead-Eye Targeting]], as well as [[Dueling|dueling]].
 
*Having the largest magazine capacity of any pistol makes the Mauser an excellent choice for [[Dead-Eye Targeting]], as well as [[Dueling|dueling]].
*Although it isn't the most powerful handgun available, the large magazine and blistering rate of fire enables the user to "double-tap" multiple targets; two torso hits from a Mauser will kill any NPC, and all but the biggest animals.
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*Although it is not the most powerful handgun available, the large magazine and blistering rate of fire enables the user to "double-tap" multiple targets; two torso hits from a Mauser will kill any [[NPC]], and all but the biggest [[animals]].
*The player can get the Mauser pistol and all other rare weapons in [[Blackwater]] at the beginning of the game by getting arrested in a certain area north of [[MacFarlane's Ranch]] and being transported to Blackwater given you have the funds and are able to make the jump back across [[Dixon Crossing|Dixon's]].
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*The player can get the Mauser pistol and all other rare weapons in [[Blackwater]] at the beginning of the game by getting arrested in a certain area north of [[MacFarlane's Ranch]] and being transported to Blackwater, given you have the funds and are able to make the jump back across [[Dixon Crossing|Dixon's]].
 
*The Mauser Pistol, when used with Dead-Eye, has enough shots for the player to put two or more bullets into each respective body part (2 head, 2 chest, 2 left arm, 2 right arm, 2 left leg, 2 right leg, 3 extra shots).
 
*The Mauser Pistol, when used with Dead-Eye, has enough shots for the player to put two or more bullets into each respective body part (2 head, 2 chest, 2 left arm, 2 right arm, 2 left leg, 2 right leg, 3 extra shots).
*Due to its large magazine (holding 15 rounds) and medium power, it is very effective on horseback. It is also very useful when used in Dead-Eye, allowing the player to mark and execute many enemies. The large magazine also makes this gun very effective with some of the upper levels of the Sharpshooter [[Challenges (Single Player)|ambient challenge]].
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*Due to its large magazine (holding 15 rounds) and medium power, it is very effective on horseback. It is also very useful when used in [[Dead-Eye]], allowing the player to mark and execute many enemies. The large magazine also makes this gun very effective with some of the upper levels of the [[Sharpshooter Challenges]] [[Challenges (Single Player)|Ambient Challenge]].
 
*It is a very effective weapon against any other player in any game mode, due to its somewhat large magazine size and high fire rate.
 
*It is a very effective weapon against any other player in any game mode, due to its somewhat large magazine size and high fire rate.
*The weapon will kill any NPC with one shot to the head or one or two to the torso, making it very useful against Lawmen, malicious townsfolk, and other NPCs.
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*The weapon will kill any NPC with one shot to the head or two to the torso, making it very useful against [[Lawmen]], bandits, and other NPCs.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Mauser Pistol is based on the real world [[wikipedia:Mauser C96|Mauser C96 Pistol ]], specifically its ''Schnellfeuer'' ("Fast Fire") variant.
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*The Mauser Pistol is based on the real world [[wikipedia:Mauser C96|Mauser C96]], specifically the M712 ''Schnellfeuer'' ("Fast Fire") variant. The Mauser M712 ''Schnellfeuer ''however was not manufactured until the late 1920's, which is little over a decade after RDR's latest date.
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*[[John Marston]] is shown holding a Mauser in some of the game's loading screens.
**The use of the ''Schnellfeuer'' is anachronistic, as it wasn't designed until 1927.
 
*John Marston is shown holding a Mauser in some of the game's loading screens.
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*Marston and Dutch are the only two characters in the game to use this weapon. 
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*An ad in the 1914 newspaper states that despite the outbreak of the First World War in Europe, it is still acceptable to buy Mauser pistols from the gunsmith in Blackwater.
*When duelling, Marston's animation is shown fanning the "hammer" as if he were firing a single-action revolver, despite the fact that the Mauser is an automatic pistol, similar to the [[Semi-Automatic Pistol]] and [[High Power Pistol]].
 
 
*In [[Multiplayer]], it fires slower in full-auto than if the player fired it semi-automatically.
*When the year becomes 1914, one of the [[newspapers]] assures that even though WWI is being fought, the sale of German Mauser Pistols will not be halted.
 
*This is the fastest firing weapon in the game.
 
*It is the last pistol to be unlocked in [[Multiplayer]].
 
*Marston is the only character in the game to use this weapon. 
 
*In multiplayer it fires slower in full-auto than if the player fired it semi-automatically.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="200" spacing="small">
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<gallery widths="200" spacing="small" position="center">
Deadly assassin.jpg|Marston wearing the [[Deadly Assassin Outfit]], wielding the Mauser.
 
Savvy Merchant.jpg|Marston pointing the Mauser at [[Norman Deek]].
 
Rdr rare weapons.jpg|John after purchasing a Mauser Pistol
 
 
Pistol.png|The Mauser pistol, as seen in the player's inventory.
 
Pistol.png|The Mauser pistol, as seen in the player's inventory.
 
mauserpistol.png|Rockstar's description of the Mauser pistol.
 
mauserpistol.png|Rockstar's description of the Mauser pistol.
 
Rdr rare weapons.jpg|John after purchasing a Mauser Pistol
 
Deadly assassin.jpg|Marston wearing the [[Deadly Assassin Outfit]], wielding the Mauser.
 
Savvy Merchant.jpg|Marston pointing the Mauser at [[Norman Deek]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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Revision as of 08:50, 8 February 2020

For the Red Dead Redemption 2 variant, see Mauser Pistol (RDR 2).

Fully automatic German pistol. Chambers some very powerful ammunition, and a lot of it. Hold the trigger for rapid fire.

–Gunsmith description


The Mauser Pistol is a pistol featured in Red Dead Redemption.

Description

The Mauser Pistol is one of four pistols in the game, alongside the Semi-automatic Pistol, High Power Pistol, and Volcanic Pistol. It is also one of the five rare weapons that must be obtained in order to reach 100% Completion in the game (each weapon contributes 0.5%).

Acquisition

Single Player

Multiplayer

  • The Mauser Pistol is unlocked into the player's regular Inventory upon reaching Rank 49.
    • The "Mauser Murder" Weapon Challenges are unlocked at the same level. Completion of these challenges turns the weapon golden for the player.
  • It can also be obtained by killing another player who has the weapon equipped.
  • In Free Roam, it can be found in the small house within the Twin Rocks gang hideout.
  • It is seldom found being used by players in Free Roam, due to it being unlocked at Level 49 (the penultimate level of experience) and the fact that players entering Legend Mode lose access to the weapon until returning to level 49.

Undead Nightmare

Tips and Tricks

  • The Mauser Pistol is a fully automatic gun, meaning that if the fire button is held down, the gun will shoot continuously until the magazine empties, making it the only automatic weapon that is not mounted. However, the rate of fire is drastically reduced in Multiplayer.
  • The player can fire the Mauser Pistol more quickly in multiplayer by firing it as a semi automatic gun, and rapidly tapping the fire button.
  • Having the largest magazine capacity of any pistol makes the Mauser an excellent choice for Dead-Eye Targeting, as well as dueling.
  • Although it is not the most powerful handgun available, the large magazine and blistering rate of fire enables the user to "double-tap" multiple targets; two torso hits from a Mauser will kill any NPC, and all but the biggest animals.
  • The player can get the Mauser pistol and all other rare weapons in Blackwater at the beginning of the game by getting arrested in a certain area north of MacFarlane's Ranch and being transported to Blackwater, given you have the funds and are able to make the jump back across Dixon's.
  • The Mauser Pistol, when used with Dead-Eye, has enough shots for the player to put two or more bullets into each respective body part (2 head, 2 chest, 2 left arm, 2 right arm, 2 left leg, 2 right leg, 3 extra shots).
  • Due to its large magazine (holding 15 rounds) and medium power, it is very effective on horseback. It is also very useful when used in Dead-Eye, allowing the player to mark and execute many enemies. The large magazine also makes this gun very effective with some of the upper levels of the Sharpshooter Challenges Ambient Challenge.
  • It is a very effective weapon against any other player in any game mode, due to its somewhat large magazine size and high fire rate.
  • The weapon will kill any NPC with one shot to the head or two to the torso, making it very useful against Lawmen, bandits, and other NPCs.

Trivia

  • The Mauser Pistol is based on the real world Mauser C96, specifically the M712 Schnellfeuer ("Fast Fire") variant. The Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer however was not manufactured until the late 1920's, which is little over a decade after RDR's latest date.
  • John Marston is shown holding a Mauser in some of the game's loading screens.
  • Marston and Dutch are the only two characters in the game to use this weapon. 
  • An ad in the 1914 newspaper states that despite the outbreak of the First World War in Europe, it is still acceptable to buy Mauser pistols from the gunsmith in Blackwater.
  • In Multiplayer, it fires slower in full-auto than if the player fired it semi-automatically.

Gallery

Achievements/Trophies

The Mauser Pistolcan be used to unlock the following Trophies/Achievements.

Bullseye
20 gamerscoregamerscore
Bronze bronzebronze
Get 250 headshots in any game mode.

Rdr exquisite tastes icon
10 gamerscoregamerscore
Bronze bronzebronze
Purchase a rare weapon from a gunsmith.

Inahailofbullets
20 gamerscoregamerscore
Silver silversilver
Kill 500 enemies with any pistol or revolver in any game mode.

Thegunslinger1
5 gamerscoregamerscore
Silver silversilver
Get a headshot while in Expert Mode in Singleplayer.

Redeemed
100 gamerscoregamerscore
Gold goldgold
Attain 100% in the Single Player Game Completion stat.


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