Bolt Pistol (Warhammer 40K)

Bolt Pistols: A Symbol of Power and Status

In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, bolt pistols are a rare and coveted commodity. These handheld versions of the venerable bolter are favored by elite Imperial forces, such as Space Marines and Commissars, who value their reliability and stopping power.

Imperial Designs

The Imperium of Man has developed numerous bolt pistol designs over the centuries, each with its unique characteristics and features. Some notable examples include:

  • Absolvor Bolt Pistol: A newer generation of bolt pistol wielded by Primaris Space Marine Chaplains, known for its significant stopping power.
  • Eliminator Bolt Pistol: A long-barreled bolt pistol used by Primaris Space Marine Vanguard Eliminators.
  • Equis-Pattern Bolt Pistol: A variant created by the Techmarines of the White Scars Chapter.
  • Guardian Bolt Pistol: A distinction awarded to Deathwatch Space Marines for conspicuous gallantry, courage under fire, or actions above and beyond the call of duty.

Other Notable Designs

  • Garm Pattern Service Bolt Pistol: A large and intimidating design often used by Commissars.
  • Cinder Crag Forge “Mauler” Bolt Pistol: A sophisticated design manufactured using the best alloys and components, tailored to the client’s precise biometric data.
  • Goliath Bolt Pistol: Used by House Goliath of Necromunda.
  • Hesh Pattern M38 Mk.II Bolt Pistol: A rare and temperamental design used by the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Squat Designs

  • Autoch-Pattern Bolt Pistol: A design used by the Squat Ironhead Prospectors of Necromunda.
  • Bolt Revolver: A design used by the Leagues of Votann, with a clear similarity and common ancestry with Imperial equivalents.

Gallery

Due to the fact that in most cases specific bolt pistols images are not labelled, unnamed designs are collected here, grouped by outward similarity.

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