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horse pistol

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horse pistol
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a large holstered pistol formerly carried by horsemen
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Noun1.horse pistol - a large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemenhorse pistol - a large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemen
handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand


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