pistol

Example Sentences

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On display here is a circa 1770 officer’s holster pistol, owned by Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Investigators obtained camera footage from the shop showing a young man emerging after buying the gun, a Taurus 9 mm pistol, to make a call on his cellphone.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Allen was found in possession of a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun and a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol, the document alleged.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

After collecting his papers and pistol, Guiteau made his way to the Baltimore and Potomac train station.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow