Unlocking early-game weapons in Alan Wake 2 is essential for surviving the dangerous encounters across Cauldron Lake. During Saga Anderson's story, players encounter a locked weapon case with a cryptic note referring to Lady Fortuna. Understanding how to solve this puzzle quickly gives players access to the powerful sawed-off shotgun.

Where to Find the Sawed-off Shotgun Cabinet

The shotgun cabinet is located inside the General Store near Cauldron Lake. You can access this area after progressing Saga's investigation during Chapter 2. A dangerous cultist will breach the back room wall, revealing the glass display case mounted on the right side.

Examining the padlock shows a three-digit combination lock along with a sticky note. The note instructs you to check with Lady Fortuna at the counter.

Investigating the Front Counter Puzzle

To solve the puzzle, head back to the store's main room and inspect the front register desk. Here you will find a lottery ticket representing Lady Fortuna, alongside a notepad listing previous lock codes.

Comparing the crossed-out numbers on the pad (705, 713, 717, 723) against the lottery ticket reveals a clear pattern. Each code starts with the digit 7 followed by two sequential digits taken directly from the lottery sequence. Following this logic, the next pair after 23 on the ticket is 39.

Entering the Correct Code Solution

The correct combination code to unlock the sawed-off shotgun display case is 739. Return to the back room and enter 739 into the padlock to release the weapon.

Acquiring this firearm provides immediate close-range firepower against Taken enemies. Equipping the sawed-off shotgun early makes exploring the surrounding forest significantly safer.