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noun
A distinctive type of flintlock (later percussion cap) rifle used on the American frontier from 1700 to the 1850s.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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Synonyms: Pennsylvania rifle, Tennessee rifle, long rifle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rifle, firearm, gun, weapon
History
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