diff --git a/scripting/include/srccoop/classdef.inc b/scripting/include/srccoop/classdef.inc
index b78189c2..dda18291 100644
--- a/scripting/include/srccoop/classdef.inc
+++ b/scripting/include/srccoop/classdef.inc
@@ -1741,9 +1741,7 @@ methodmap CBasePlayer < CBaseCombatCharacter
 			return NULL_CBASEENTITY;
 		}
 		
-		int iNameOffset = (strncmp(szItemName, "item_weapon_", 12, false) == 0) ? 5 : 0;
-		
-		CBaseAnimating pItem = CBaseAnimating(GivePlayerItem(this.GetEntIndex(), szItemName[iNameOffset]));
+		CBaseAnimating pItem = CBaseAnimating(GivePlayerItem(this.GetEntIndex(), szItemName));
 		if (pItem.IsValid() && !pItem.GetOwner().IsValid())
 		{
 			// this would drop on the ground if player cant pick up any more