01 n. The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. o…
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The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver. See: Revolver
Phrases & compounds
Pistol carbine —
a firearm with a removable but-piece, and thus capable of being used either as a pistol or a carbine.
Pistol pipe —
a pipe in which the blast for a furnace is heated, resembling a pistol in form.
Pistol shot —
The discharge of a pistol