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Handguns

Scope note

Firearms that can be held and fired with one hand. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037158

Broader Terms used

<small arms by form>

Narrower Terms used

pistols

Equivalent Terms used

handgun

Created

13yrs ago

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