It was, and you could get 3-4 copies, by stealing from the shelves behind the midget in the NCR bazaar. I love that place. 4 shelves, with a good steal skill you're set. In fact, in FO2, a good steal skill meant you were set for life. Stealing money back from shopkeepers in San Fran, stealing from jetwhores in New Reno, etc.....
Well, with the Bozar, fast shot, 10 aps from a couple of action boys, and bonus ranged attacks, I could fire 2 bursts a round and then reload....
I usually prefer the Gauss pistol to the Gauss rifle.... Usually used it as a backup weapon, or a weapon for city use, when I didn't want to use all my .223...... With the same perks, I could fire 5 shots a round......... 5 SHOTS A ROUND! With slayer, that's lethal.