This Machine

 is a unique weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
is a unique semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 caliber round, holding up to eight rounds at a time and is received in excellent condition. Along the rifle's left side are the words "WELL THIS MACHINE KILLS COMMIES", giving reference that this gun was used by American soldiers during the Resource Wars against the communists. This rifle is effective in mid-to-long range combat. However, long range combat is somewhat difficult because of the gun's wide spread.

As this weapon is unique, there is no other weapon that can repair it. can only be repaired using weapon repair kits, paying a merchant to repair it, or with any other bolt/lever-action rifle while using the jury rigging perk.

Location

 * is received at the end of the unmarked quest Dealing with Contreras, either by Contreras if he isn't turned in, or by Carrie Boyd if he is.

Related quests

 * Dealing with Contreras

Bugs

 * In some games, This Machine will never degrade below 80%.
 * The inscription on the left side of the rifle will sometimes disappear.
 * When aiming down This machine without true iron sights on, the magazine breech can appear in the open position.

Behind the scenes

 * This Machine is based on the M1 Garand.
 * is a reference to the slogan "This Machine Kills Fascists", which American musician Woody Guthrie had written on his guitar. On the rifle, the slogan is changed to the response "Well This Machine Kills Commies", written on the left side of the weapon.