express rifle

Questions

What does express rifle mean?

Any of various rifles that propel the bullet at high velocity to maximize point-blank range.

Where does express rifle come from?

First applied to hunting rifles and ammunition beginning in the mid 19th century, to indicate a rifle or ammunition capable of higher than typical velocities.

How to pronounce express rifle

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