express rifle

American  

noun

1. a rifle designed for firing at game at short range.

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express rifle British  

noun

1. a high-velocity hunting rifle for big game shooting

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Etymology

Origin of express rifle

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The Express Rifle includes fine engraving and gold inlays.

From Forbes

The Trio is comprised of two shotguns and a .470 Express Express Rifle, and includes both an oak-and-leather travel case, and a mahogany display case custom-made by Hatfields.

From Forbes

The over-under is $175,000 and the Express Rifle retails for $223,000.

From Forbes

My weapon was a 450 double express rifle, by Alex.

From Project Gutenberg

For all Spanish large game, the 12-bore Paradox, weighing 7¼ lbs., and burning 3½ drs. of powder, is an admirable weapon, and, except for ibex and deer-stalking in the higher cordilleras, where very long shots may be necessary, it almost takes the place of the heavier express rifle.

From Project Gutenberg