gunmaker

[guhn-mey-ker]

noun

a person or company that makes guns.

Origin of gunmaker

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at gun¹, maker

Related formsgun·mak·ing, noun

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Examples from the Web for gunmaker

Historical Examples of gunmaker

I went also to Poppenreuter the gunmaker's house, and found wonderful things there.
Albert Durer
T. Sturge Moore
“Oh, you want it for the pocket,” the gunmaker said with renewed surprise in his tone.
The Nebuly Coat
John Meade Falkner
“It is really one of our best make, my lady,” said the gunmaker.
First in the Field
George Manville Fenn
I believe I tormented every gunmaker in the West End to death.
Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2)
Various
The shooter knows what is necessary, often far better than the gunmaker.
The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It
Walter Winans