Item from Resident Evil 4 by Capcom
A World War II-era Mauser pistol — the most powerful handgun in the game, beloved by players for its stopping power and old-world elegance.
The Red9 is RE4's most iconic purchasable weapon and a community favorite. It's available from the Merchant early in the game and offers the highest damage per shot of any handgun, at the cost of slow firing rate and high recoil. With the stock attached, it becomes a precision instrument. It's significant beyond gameplay because it represents what makes the Merchant's inventory special — this isn't modern military hardware, it's curated. A WWII Mauser sitting alongside custom magnums and tactical shotguns. The Red9 rewards players who prefer precision over spray, and fully upgrading it is a rite of passage for RE4 veterans.
A Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol with a distinctive boxy magazine and long barrel. The wooden grip is worn with age, and an attachable stock converts it into a carbine for improved accuracy. It's anachronistic — a WWII weapon in a modern arsenal — and that's part of its charm.
Also known as: Red9, Mauser, Red 9