Service Rifle

Versatile and effective, the Service Rifle is the standard-issue weapon of the New California Republic's military in Fallout: New Vegas. It is squarely middle-of-the-road in most respects, having a good blend of speed, firepower, and a reasonably long effective range. It makes a solid weapon for firearm-using characters who like the range and effectiveness of the Varmint Rifle, but want a bit more in the way of fire rate and efficiency. It holds 20 rounds per magazine, and is semi-automatic - each time the trigger is pulled, it fires a single shot. It can be modded with a forged reciever to increase durability and an upgraded spring to increase fire rate.

It is easily the most common weapon carried by NCR Troopers. Whilst it lacks the ferocity of the Assault Carbine or 10mm Submachinegun, it makes up for this with substantially stronger single-round firepower, low cost, and modest weight. All of this makes the Service Rifle a tried-and-true companion for NCR personnel assigned throughout the Mojave desert.

The physical appearance of the weapon is based on the pre-war M16A1.

Locations

 * Can be found in a building littered with skeletons at Boulder City along with a Ranger Hat and a Ranger holodisk message.


 * This rifle is carried by members of the NCR at the Mojave Outpost. At the Mojave Outpost after clearing out the trade route Ranger Jackson will award you one as well as some other supplies.


 * Can be bought at Gun Runners outside of the East Freeside Gate.


 * It can sometimes be found near the Canyon Wreckage west of Primm on the corpse of an NCR soldier who was killed by coyotes. The coyote den is south of the wreckage along the rock wall, there are also x2 ammunition boxes here.


 * Johnson Nash sometimes has one for sale in Primm.


 * Halford has a glitch that allows you to obtain unlimited rifles, 5.56 ammo and armor piercing 5.56 ammo.

Mods

 * Service rifle custom springs - Faster rate of fire.
 * Service rifle forged receiver - +50% Condition.

Appearances
The service rifle appears in Fallout: New Vegas.