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shooting iron

noun

Informal.
  1. a firearm, especially a pistol or revolver.


shooting iron

noun

  1. slang.
    a firearm, esp a pistol
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of shooting iron1

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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After Mary Surratt’s afternoon visit, he took the “shooting irons†from their hiding place so they would be ready for the callers.

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It’s not like in the movies, where the sheriff tells all the buckaroos they can’t ride into town with shooting irons.

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John Lloyd, who was renting the tavern from Surratt at the time, testified that Surratt told him to have the “shooting irons†ready for pickup on the night of April 14.

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Despite their beauty and value, these are fine shooting irons and all three pieces can be custom-fitted to the winner.

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Who, as you might guess from that title, possess their share of shooting irons as well.

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