Lord John Roxton's rifles
Type
Weapon
Secrets
One rifle features nicks representing slave-drivers killed by Lord John.
Abilities
- •High-caliber stopping power for large game
- •Precision long-range shooting
Usage Costs
None
Origin Story
Part of Lord John's personal 'battery' used in his various global hunting and military exploits.
Power Source
Chemical propellant
Restrictions
Requires expert handling; Lord John loans one to Malone.
Current Status
In the possession of Lord John Roxton and Malone.
Plot Relevance
Essential tools for defense against the prehistoric threats of the plateau.
Evolution Potential
None
Physical Description
A collection of high-quality firearms including a .577 axite express and a .470 with telescopic sights and double ejectors.
Timeline
Arming the Expedition
Lord John selects a brown-and-silver rifle from his cabinet and gives it to Malone for the journey.
Driving off the Dinosaur
Lord John uses a blazing branch instead of his rifle to drive off a carnivorous dinosaur to avoid making noise.
The Rescue of the Professors
Lord John uses his rifle to kill the Ape-King and several guards, initiating the rescue of Challenger and Summerlee.
The Battle for the Plateau
The rifles provide the decisive advantage for the Indians in their war against the ape-men.
