Seven-shooter

Seven-shooter
Seven-shooter Sev"en-shoot`er, n. A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

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