Widowmaker TX



The Widowmaker TX is a weapon in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Background
The Widowmaker TX is a 12-gauge semi-automatic tactical shotgun made by the Military Arms of Ostrava (MAO) located in Czech Republic.

Characteristics
Very effective at short range, this modern shotgun uses a unique rotary magazine system. The magazine holds 8 rounds by default, and with mods can hold up to 16. The Widowmaker has three Picatinny accessory rails, mounting a standard iron sight on the top rail and with the ability to fit a laser aiming module.

Combat Statistics

 * Damage / Round: 6 (upgradable to 10)
 * Rate of Fire: 2 (upgradable to 5)
 * Magazine: 8 rounds (upgradable to 16, 2-round increments)

Upgrades
The Widowmaker TX can accept a burst-fire mod, so that it shoots 2 shells every time the trigger is pulled. This is the only weapon that can use the mod.

Behind the scenes

 * This weapon is obviously inspired by the SRM Arms M1216 shotgun; specifically, the 10-inch barrel 1208 model with an 8-round magazine.
 * This weapon was ported into Team Fortress 2 as a promotion weapon for the Engineer class.
 * Early infomation suggested that the shotgun would have the option of firing "special anti-mech rounds." Presumably, at one stage it was planned for the game to feature multiple ammunition types for each weapon, but in the final game the shotgun can only use buckshot rounds.