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Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8)

M1897 Weapon Stats and Upgrades

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This page will show you the information about the M1897, a weapon in Resident Evil Village. Check here to learn about the M1897's stats, upgrades, price, and how to get it!

M1897 Overview

Weapon Information

M1897
M1897
Description A pump-action shotgun commonly used for hunting. Well known for it's stability and reliability.

M1897 Stats

Weapon Type Power Reload Speed Rate of Fire
Shotgun 560 2.8 1.7
Ammo Capacity Ammo Type Inventory Slots Attachment Slots
5 Shotgun Ammo 10 1

M1897 Upgrade Chart

Level 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ammo Capacity 5 7 9 11 - -
Reload Speed 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 - -
Rate of Fire 1.7 - - - - -
Power 560 640 720 800 - -

Upgrade Cost

Level 2 3 4 5 6
Ammo Capacity 6000 9000 12000 - -
Reload Speed 4000 7000 10000 - -
Rate of Fire - - - - -
Power 8000 10000 14000 - -
Overall Cost 80,000 Lei

Weapon Attachments

Attachment Cost Sell Price Location
M1897 - Hair TriggerM1897 - Hair Trigger 8000 Lei 4000 Lei Duke's Emporium
Descripton: Customizable part for a shotgun. Greatly increases rate of fire. Increases rate of fire by 0.2.

How to Get the M1897

M1897 Location

Location On top of a table inside the house located on the northwest part of the East Old Town.
Sold in Shop Yes
Cost 24000 Lei (If bought from the Duke)
Sell Price 13000 Lei

List of Supplies: All Shop Items

How to Use the M1897

The M1897 shotgun provides a powerful, wide range of shots that can knock back most monsters. It is the best weapon to use at very close range, as it has the potential to kill a monster in one shot up close. It is also great to use if you're fighting a horde of monsters.

Complete the Boom Stick Wielder Challenge

Challenge Requirements
★Boom Stick Wielder Reward: 12000 CP
Requirement:
Defeat 100 enemies with shotguns in the story.

List of Challenges

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