pistol

Example Sentences

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He denied knowing that Huntley had obtained a handgun, a converted starter pistol and said he had nothing to do with arranging it.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The pistol was purchased in October 2023, the shotgun in August 2025, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Cantwell said that when he flew an F-16 jet, he also carried a pistol.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The court was told the Royal Mail intercepted an air pistol addressed to Ms Klass before it reached her.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Before leaving the National Hotel, Booth slid the knife and pistol into his pockets and gathered the rest of his belongings.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson