dueling pistols

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Scope note
Pistols made expressly for formal personal combat, usually in pairs and furnished with a case, and generally characterized by high technical quality with only modest decoration. They commonly date from the late 18th to the mid-19th century.
dueling pistols
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024