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

His white hunter will take him where the game is, stand by with an express rifle in case he misses.

From Time Magazine Archive

She radiated gladness as she made her way towards the lake carrying an express rifle in the crook of her arm.

From A Mating in the Wilds by Binns, Ottwell

Both are armed with a double-barrelled express rifle, revolver of heavy calibre, and sheath knife.

From Haviland's Chum by Mitford, Bertram

At the same time I stepped from behind my boulder, drawing one of my revolvers that I might conserve the more precious ammunition of the express rifle.

From Pellucidar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Leaning my express rifle against my body I raised both hands aloft.

From Pellucidar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice