pump gun

American  

noun

1. a shotgun or rifle having a pump-action mechanism.

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pump gun British  

noun

1. a repeating gun operated by a slide-action mechanism feeding ammunition from a magazine under the barrel into the breech

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Etymology

Origin of pump gun

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

This new pump gun with a folding stock will be available in 12 and 20-gauge and both will hold 6 shells in the magazine.

From Fox News

It was still early enough to walk over to see if they were still there, so he put a handful of shells in his pocket, took down an old pump gun from the wall and set off, leaving Nell stepping over and around the recumbent white form of their guest as she cleared the table.

From Literature

“Okay, now, draw that stack over near the edge of the table by your right arm,” the pump gun hissed melodramatically.

From Literature

“Oh please not me, oh no, oh please no . . .” “You,” said the pump gun, pointing his weapon at Harlan Betchel.

From Literature

The men did as they were told, the sawed-off shotgun chuckled “Splendid,” and the pump gun moved swiftly around the table plucking swag from the wallets.

From Literature