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When authorities searched Michael Abatti’s properties, they took possession of more than three dozen firearms including more than two dozen rifles, as well as shotguns, pistols and revolvers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He was carrying 743 rounds of ammunition and four handguns – two 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistols and two Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolvers.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Typically, the first segment to mature involves revolving debt but borrowers seek to refinance longer-dated credits alongside revolvers, Moody’s said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

While the men huff around with revolvers, the women have embraced the model of the old “Road to … ” series with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

Dirix laughed, but Inej noted that he cradled Jesper’s revolvers very gently.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo