diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
index 3a0cca54e3..5778b3febe 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	name = "\improper STS-35 automatic rifle"
 	desc = "A durable, rugged looking automatic weapon of a make popular on the frontier worlds. Uses 7.62mm rounds. It is unmarked."
 	icon_state = "arifle"
-	item_state = "shotgun"
+	item_state = "l6closednomag" //placeholder
 	w_class = 4
 	force = 10
 	caliber = "a762"
@@ -68,7 +68,8 @@
 	name = "\improper W-T 550 Saber"
 	desc = "A cheap, mass produced Ward-Takahashi PDW. Uses 9mm rounds."
 	icon_state = "wt550"
-	w_class = 3.0
+	item_state = "c20r" //placeholder
+	w_class = 3
 	caliber = "9mm"
 	origin_tech = "combat=5;materials=2"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
@@ -89,7 +90,7 @@
 	name = "\improper Z8 Bulldog"
 	desc = "An older model bullpup carbine, made by the now defunct Zendai Foundries. Uses armor piercing 5.56mm rounds. Makes you feel like a space marine when you hold it."
 	icon_state = "carbine"
-	item_state = "shotgun"
+	item_state = "l6closednomag" //placeholder
 	w_class = 4
 	force = 10
 	caliber = "a556"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
index 6c3be17c68..29250cc6fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "\improper PTRS-7 rifle"
 	desc = "A portable anti-armour rifle fitted with a scope. Originally designed to used against armoured exosuits, it is capable of punching through windows and non-reinforced walls with ease. Fires armor piercing 14.5mm shells."
 	icon_state = "heavysniper"
-	item_state = "shotgun"
+	item_state = "l6closednomag" //placeholder
 	w_class = 4
 	force = 10
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK