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The Terrible Shotgun
1 of 5: This unique combat shotgun has the following advantages over regular combat shotguns: 45% more damage, 46% more health, increased critical damage. It also has the following disadvantages: 43% heavier, 40% wider spread, 20% less range.
2 of 5: It can be found at Evergreen Mills (location 4 on the Zone 7 Map).
3 of 5: It's near the location of the Barter Bobblehead, so follow the directions for getting to it.
4 of 5: Smiling Jack, the friendly Bazaar vendor, is the guy with the shotgun you're after.
5 of 5: You could kill him for it (plus the key to his inventory locker), or you could pickpocket it from him.