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rifleFirearm that has spiral grooves (rifling) in its barrel. When a bullet is fired, the rifling makes it spin, thereby improving accuracy. Rifles were first introduced in the late 18th century. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The rifle hanging upon the wall caught his first attention; it was for this strange, death-dealing thunder-stick that he had yearned for months; but now that it was within his grasp he scarcely had the temerity to seize it. The better to do so, I went afoot, armed with a Henry rifle and carrying three days' rations in my haversack. The latter were rarely taken in the boats, for a seal shot at long range with a rifle invariably sank before a boat could reach it. |
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