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pinfire
[ pin-fahyuhr ]
adjective
- of or relating to a cartridge fitted with a pin that, when struck by the hammer of the firearm, causes the cartridge to explode.
- of or relating to a firearm that uses such a cartridge.
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She had been killed by a bullet which fitted Nepcote's revolver, which was a pinfire weapon.
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He signed to Señora Martinez, who brought the old pinfire gun and gave it to Kit.
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He knew no arguments they would admit, and his only protection was Don Erminio's old pinfire gun.
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On our arrival, the only weapons the guard possessed were ancient pinfire rifles, firing a huge lump of lead.
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