1898 - Historically Accurate Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #103 of 110 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
overhauls NPC loadouts, law enforcement, and other gameplay elements to be as historically authentic as possible. Adds the Medium & Long Scopes to Rifles & Repeaters, adds cut & unobtainable content back into the game, and more
This Red Dead Redemption 2 mod overhauls NPC loadouts, law enforcement, and gameplay elements for historical authenticity. It adds Medium and Long Scopes to Rifles and Repeaters, restores cut and unobtainable content, and has 172 endorsements with 7,150 downloads, last updated January 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 172 endorsements and over 7k downloads
- Brings back cut content that players have been craving
- Adds scopes to rifles and repeaters, giving more loadout variety
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other weapon or gameplay overhaul mods
- Historical accuracy might not appeal to players wanting arcade-style action
- Last updated in January 2025, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Red Dead Redemption 2 players who crave historical immersion and want NPCs to feel period-accurate. Also for those who want to access cut content and new scopes. Skip if you prefer a more casual, arcade-style experience or if you use heavy gameplay overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the mod with a mod manager like Lenny's Mod Manager to avoid file conflicts.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other weapon or AI mods you have installed, as loadout changes may clash.
- If you're using the latest game version, verify the mod still works after updates, as it was last updated in January 2025.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- ThePickledPickle
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 7,150
- Endorsements
- 172
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/14/2023
- Updated
- 1/20/2025
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for RDR2 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for RDR2 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more RDR2 mods await