Lead Pipe (Fallout 3)

The lead pipe is a melee weapon in Fallout 3.

Characteristics
The lead pipe looks old, possibly with previous users; it has rust (or bloodstains) on the business end and wrapping to provide a better grip on the handle. It is a widely available, inexpensive, starting melee weapon. Although not a highly damaging weapon, it has a rapid attack, so many blows can be landed quickly. It's a good choice for low-levels, because of its moderate damage and quick rapid attacks.

The lead pipe can successfully strike about 667 times from full condition before breaking.

Locations

 * Lead pipes can be found on random raiders and wastelanders.
 * They can found to at some metro stations, like Warrington Trainyard.
 * A nice stash of 17, which are grouped in a single collectible item in perfect conditions, can be found in the Mobile Base Crawler's Storage Room, close to one of the middle deck access hatches to the Entrance Bay.
 * A large amount of fully repaired lead pipes can be found in the Jefferson Memorial in Bigsley's office.
 * One can be obtained off Split Jack in Broken Steel, if you convince him you are a 'new recruit'.
 * More can be found on Gary (clone) in Vault 108 and Insane Survivor in Vault 106.
 * Often found in one of the mailboxes scattered around the wasteland, mainly Minefield.