For an overview of Gauss pistol-type weapons in the Fallout games, see Gauss Pistol. |
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“Praised for its range and stopping power, the PPK12 Gauss Pistol is of German design. The pistol uses an electromagnetic field to propel rounds at tremendous speed and punch through almost any armor.”
The PPK12 Gauss pistol is a small gun in Fallout 2.
Characteristics
Locations
Melchior on the fourth level of the Military Base guards a locker containing this weapon. It can sometimes be bought in San Francisco, and Enclave patrols may carry it.
Behind the scenes
The Fallout Gauss weapons are a reference to the scientific unit used to measure magnetic fields, named for German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss. The Fallout Gauss weapons fire their projectiles using magnetic induction. Template:FO2 weapons