Firearms

From The Heretic Knowledge Vault

The firearms shown in Errant Story to this point seem to be set at the same technology as 1870 America. One can guess by the inclusion of break action revolvers and bullets instead of black powder, as shown by Jon reloading his weapon here. This would put most of the firearm technology is on par with the Wild West Era. The relative lack of such weapons so far is most likely due to the existence of magic and its effect on technological advances.

Others among the Gewehr Wraiths have also been seen wielding pistols, notably in this sequence where Sara almost catches a bullet (to the disgust of her mentor), and also in the flashback sequence that explains why Anita is so down on the Gewehr. The flashback sequence also shows that a longer-barreled weapon exists (call it a rifle), without much detail. Jon uses one later on the Winston Maurel job/setup. The bandits infesting the area around Thranel had at least one long-barreled firearm (maybe a shotgun) until Ian used it against them. There are no indications yet that heavier artillery has been developed. This might also be attributed to the existence of magic. It's easier to cart a mage around than a cannon and the 5 people needed to use it.

Firearms are also known in the Northern Confederacy, where Leah uses one to blast her way out of an uncomfortable (mainly for Riley) scene in a bar. Her rifle-like heater is of the single-shot variety, but she's aware of the existence of repeaters.

Interestingly, it appears that firearms can be magically enhanced. At the very least, they can be magically silenced, although Jon is skeptical as to how well the silencing works.

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