T 8-00-Gauge

The T 8-00-Gauge is a single-shot lever-action shotgun. In terms of gameplay, each time its single-shot chamber is emptied, the weapon ejects automatically and instantly, effectively skipping the eject phase. For every 8 ammo consumed through firing, the weapon will need to manually eject when the chamber is empty (i.e. perform a full reload cycle). It has a small chance to fire a far more powerful shot.

The abbreviation for this weapon is 'LEV.'

Characteristics
Advantages:
 * High firepower, especially when its second module activates
 * Remains accurate on the move
 * Quick, easy reload
 * Good ammo efficiency
 * Large amount of spare ammo
 * Chance for stronger shot

Disadvantages:
 * Single round capacity means it doesn't benefit from ammo printing effects (e.g. Printing Variant, Ammo Regen powerups, or Onslaught System)
 * Fairly wide spread
 * Rather slow firerate due to need to reload every shot

Ammo

 * Pickup: 20
 * Ballisticshrap.png Ballistic Scatter Ammunition
 * 8 Gauge Nitro Buckshot
 * Compatible Ammo
 * 8 Gauge Dragonsbreath
 * 8 Gauge Pulse Slug (Triple Slug)
 * 8 Gauge Annihilator Bolt (Power Bolt)
 * 8 Gauge Flechette RX

Perks

 * Movement Stabilized+
 * Very good accuracy while moving
 * Cursed Shot Chance
 * Has a 2% chance to fire a shot for 500% damage
 * Every curse on player increases this chance by 2%
 * Slightly affected by luck

Notes/Tips

 * Unlocked at Lab level 20
 * 75% increased drop chance for Breacher
 * The 500% damage module triggers upon firing, and will be indicated by a white-colored dice icon that appears above the player
 * Ammo not consumed via Ammo TP attachments or other methods is not counted toward the 8 ammo requirement for manual ejection
 * Need to eject every 8th shot as it simulates a lever action weapon's cycling with the ordinary reloads


 * If you can master active reloading, any class modules or accessories that rely on active reloads (e.g. the Power Link 4x4 Pin attachment, or the Routine module) complement it quite nicely; you'll be activating the perk/accessory with every shot.
 * The Last Straw attachment is also an excellent choice, as the stun or burn effect applies to each individual projectile, meaning every shot fired can inflict both stun and burn
 * Due to the instant ejection mechanic of the weapon, the Reload Vent attachment can remove nearly all heat generation

Trivia

 * As with the M79 Terminator, the T 8-00-Gauge is likely another reference to the Terminator series and Terminator 2: Judgment Day in particular, where a Winchester 1887 is used (often single-handed) in several scenes by the (T-800) Terminator.