Rifts Up Close: Wilk's 447 Laser Rifle

By Tim Willard

The Wilk's 447 has a case made out of advanced synthetic neo-plastics, a non-reflective flat black color, is incredibly durable, and highly accurate. It is a precision weapon, often sought after by sharpshooters, as it has an impressive range.

The weapon possesses advanced shock dampening systems, as well as highly durable microtronics, an efficient laser emitter, and a tubular crystal lazing matrix that lasts for literally hundreds of thousands of shots.

While the weapon normally comes with only open air sights, there are holes in the case (filled by countersunk hex-driver screws) that allows a picatinny rail to be added to the top to mount a scope on.

The weapon is precisely balanced, and is durable enough to use in close combat as a bludgeoning weapon without damaging the rifle. The case is easily openable for repair, and the buttkit contains 2 extra lazing crystals, an extra emitter lens, tools for opening the casing and to replace damaged equipment, and a matchbook sized diagnostic tool that can help realign the crystal and restore accuracy.

Initially offered in 33 PA, the first 1,000 of these weapons were serial number listed. Since then, no other serial numbered editions have been made. However, third parties often copy whatever new "Limited Edition Pistol" is available onto a rifle, add their own serial numbers, and sell them, but none of them were "authorized" editions produced by Wilks, and do not sell anywhere near what the pistols sell for.

Many snipers increase the power supplied to the emitter, focus the emitter properly, and align the crystals after having them laser-cleaned to remove residual impurities. This extends to the Wilk's 447 laser rifle's range to near unheard of level, and many armorer's think that Wilk's themselves could have done that, but for some reason chose not to.

While an extended clip normally refuses to lock, 20 minutes of work with the tools contained in the buttkit allow extended magazines to lock (mainly removing the retaining pin that keeps the extended magazine locking rockers from engaging).

Until the release of the Wilk's 457 rifle, the design of the rifle remained unchanged.

Weight: 5 lbs
Length: 38"
Caliber: 2.0 cm
Maximum Range: 800m (2,400 ft) for normal. However, work with the daignostic scanner, zeroing shots, and the adjustment tools can extend the range to 2500m (7,500 ft) by snipers.
Maximum Effective Range: 700m (2100 ft), or 2000m (6000 ft) if the weapon is properly calibrated. (This process takes about 4 hours, and requires multiple "test shots" to ensure the weapon is properly focused and aligned.
Typical Combat Range: 250m (750 ft)
Magazine Capacity: 20 shots from an normal clip, 30 shots for an extended clip. The Wilk's 320 laser pistol "adapter magazine" can be used in the Wilk's 447 to allow the use of a belt pack, which will allow 120 shots. If the weapon has been configured for sniper work, the weapon's payload is reduced to 18, 25, 98, respectively.
Manufacturer's Cost: 3,750 Cr
Wholesale Cost: 12,000 Cr
Manufacturer's Recommended Price: 18,000 Cr
Black Market Price: 22,000 Cr for unmodified, 25,000 Cr for a sniper modified version, and +3,000 if the locking pins have been enabled.
Wilderness Price: 5,750 Cr.