Model 13

What is the Model 13?

The Model 13 is a six-round revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. It is listed among the default ranged weapons and can be paired with an off-hand flashlight because of its one-handed profile.

Fandom records one headshot against a normal zombie and two against a red zombie in the documented build. Those values are useful for comparing the cartridge with 9mm, but exact breakpoints can change with enemy and firearm balance updates.

It shares ammunition with the Rochester 1873, creating an important squad inventory decision: spend the cartridge through a compact sidearm or reserve it for a lever-action rifle.

How should you use the Model 13?

Use the revolver as a precise close-range fallback. Its cylinder is less forgiving than a high-capacity magazine, so fire only after the sights settle and begin reloading before the weapon is completely empty when the situation allows.

Coordinate .357 Magnum distribution with teammates. Carrying both the Model 13 and Rochester can simplify ammunition sorting, but it also concentrates two weapons on the same limited supply.

Strengths and tradeoffs

• Compact one-handed firearm with a hard-hitting cartridge.
• Can be paired with an off-hand flashlight.
• Shares ammunition with the Rochester 1873.
• Six-round capacity and deliberate reloads punish panic fire.

Sources and verification

Weapon class, capacity, starter status, and headshot benchmark were checked against the community Weapons reference. Current balance context was reviewed against the official Revelation 0.9 weapon overhaul.