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Musket

The male of the sparrow hawk.

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Blunderbuss 76% connected

A short gun or firearm, with a large bore, capable of holding a number of balls, and intended to do execution without exact aim.

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Culverin 76% connected

A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles.

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Fusil 76% connected

Capable of being melted or rendered fluid by heat; fusible.

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Matchlock 76% connected

An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match.

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Musketeer 74% connected

A soldier armed with a musket.

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Musketeer 74% connected

A soldier armed with a musket.

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