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 are depleted in 3-round bursts.

Acquisition

 * Legendary - Sold at 2nd Amendment, Skyline East, Vista del Rey, Heywood.
 * Commonly carried by Arasaka personnel at higher levels.

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 might be a reference to one of the following:
 * Japan's greatest swordsmith Gorō Nyūdō Masamune.
 * Daimyō Masamune Date, a leader and legendary samurai from the sengoku period, (many of the Arasaka weapons are seemingly named after Japanese daimyōs).
 * Mangaka Masamune Shirow, creator of the Ghost in the Shell franchise.