The hunting revolver is a large, double-action revolver that fires .45-70 Gov'tammunition. It does significantly more damage in comparison to the .44 magnum revolver and comes with a scope, as opposed to the .44 magnum, where the scope is a modification. The hunting revolver scope also offers a more powerful magnification at 2.46x, compared to the 1.86x magnification for the .44 magnum scope. When compared with other single-handed guns, its base damage is second only to the Ranger Sequoia.
Despite being a one-handed weapon, the hunting revolver is not a holdout weapon.
Durability
The hunting revolver (GRA) can fire a total of about 545 standard rounds, the equivalent of 109 reloads, or 91 reloads when modded with the 6 shot cylinder, from full condition before breaking.
On the base of the hand grip, a generic serial number 05709234 is stamped into the metal.
The GRA version will always be in full condition when purchased, no matter where it is bought.
Behind the scenes
The hunting revolver is based on the Magnum Research BFR with elements taken from the Bison Bull as well.[1]
Bugs
PC If loading a saved game from the main menu in which you have a hunting revolver equipped and drawn, the reload animation takes twice as long as normal. This can be solved by simply switching to another gun and then back again.[verified]
PC Despite the hunting rev. 6-shot cylinder mod being added, the reloading animation still displays a 5-shot cylinder.[verified]
Sounds
Gallery
Hunting revolver (GRA) with the match barrel modification
Hunting revolver (GRA) with the scope modification
Hunting revolver (GRA) with both modifications, including cut content