Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

The Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune is a Power Assault Rifle in.

Overview
The HJSH-18 Masamune is the flagship assault rifle from Arasaka. It is the standard issue rifle of Arasaka soldiers and can sometimes be found among high ranking gang members.

The Masamune can be equipped with a scope and muzzle. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds, which can be emptied rapidly with its 3-round burst fire.

Database Entry

 * The Masamune is not just a rifle but a work of fine art. Designed in the 50's and manufactured from the best, most resilient materials, the Masamune is great for all conditions, while also being surprisingly light. Every single one of the Masamune's elements, down to the tiniest screws and bolts, were quality-ensured by a legion of Arasaka engineers - and you can feel it. Not only is it light to handle, but it's intuitive to use - even for first-time users. And to top it all off, it comes with state-of-the-art software and holographic sights and a three-round burst mode.

Acquisition

 * Legendary - Sold at 2nd Amendment, Skyline East, Vista Del Rey, Heywood.

Epic

 * Required Perk: Grease Monkey
 * 20 Uncommon Item Components
 * 20 Rare Item Components
 * 30 Epic Item Components

Variants

 * Prejudice

Trivia

 * The name of the weapon is a reference to manga artist and writer, Shirow Masamune, creator of the Ghost in the Shell series.
 * The name is also a reference to daimyo Masamune Date, a leader and legendary samurai from the sengoku period.