diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index 02df9a1821c..f62e63ea395 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -494,15 +494,6 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	excludefrom = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	cost = 12
 
-/datum/uplink_item/dangerous/sniper
-	name = "Sniper Rifle"
-	desc = "Ranged fury, syndicate style. guaranteed to cause shock and awe or your TC back!"
-	item = /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle/syndicate
-	cost = 16
-	reference = "SNIPE"
-	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
-	surplus = 25
-
 // Ammunition
 
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo
@@ -596,34 +587,6 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 	surplus = 0
 
-/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper
-	name = "Sniper Magazine - .50"
-	desc = "An additional 6-round .50 magazine for use in the syndicate sniper rifle."
-	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds
-	reference = "SAMO"
-	cost = 4 //70dmg rounds are no joke
-	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
-
-/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/soporific
-	name = "Sniper Magazine - Soporific Rounds"
-	desc = "A 3-round magazine of soporific ammo designed for use in the syndicate sniper rifle, put your enemies to sleep today!"
-	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/soporific
-	reference = "SOPA"
-	cost = 6
-
-/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/haemorrhage
-	name = "Sniper Magazine - Haemorrhage Rounds"
-	desc = "A 5-round magazine of haemorrhage ammo designed for use in the syndicate sniper rifle, causes heavy bleeding in the target."
-	reference = "BLUDA"
-	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/haemorrhage
-
-/datum/uplink_item/ammo/sniper/penetrator
-	name = "Sniper Magazine - Penetrator Rounds"
-	desc = "A 5-round magazine of penetrator ammo designed for use in the syndicate sniper rifle. Can pierce walls and multiple enemies."
-	reference = "PENAMO"
-	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds/penetrator
-	cost = 5
-
 // STEALTHY WEAPONS
 
 /datum/uplink_item/stealthy_weapons
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index 215749f553a..d6c0ad7beb3 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/staff/focus
 	name = "L.W.A.P. Sniper Rifle"
 	desc = "A rifle constructed of lightweight materials, fitted with a SMART aiming-system scope."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/gun.dmi'
-	icon_state = "sniper"
+	icon_state = "esniper"
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/marauder.ogg'
 	origin_tech = "combat=6;materials=5;powerstorage=4"
 	projectile_type = "/obj/item/projectile/beam/sniper"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
index ad6eb172aa9..ee70bb3f80b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/sniper.dm
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle
 	name = "sniper rifle"
 	desc = "the kind of gun that will leave you crying for mummy before you even realise your leg's missing"
-	icon_state = "snipertg"
-	item_state = "snipertg"
+	icon_state = "sniper"
+	item_state = "sniper"
 	recoil = 2
 	heavy_weapon = 1
 	mag_type = "/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds"
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	if(magazine)
 		icon_state = "sniper-mag"
 	else
-		icon_state = "snipertg"
+		icon_state = "sniper"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/sniper_rifle/syndicate
 	name = "syndicate sniper rifle"
diff --git a/icons/mob/back.dmi b/icons/mob/back.dmi
index b7149b63b04..877f91de1f4 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/guns_lefthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/guns_lefthand.dmi
index 46b0465a719..63fbda7a4bd 100644
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diff --git a/icons/mob/inhands/guns_righthand.dmi b/icons/mob/inhands/guns_righthand.dmi
index e57b8ad170a..d8fada37744 100644
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diff --git a/icons/obj/gun.dmi b/icons/obj/gun.dmi
index 2fbdf50fc3e..1345d8172d7 100644
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