six gun

/sɪks ɡʌn/
noun
  1. A revolver with a six-chambered cylinder, typically firing six bullets before needing to be reloaded.
    • The cowboy pulled his six-gun from the holster and aimed at the target.
    • He collected antique six-guns from the 19th century.
    • In old Western movies, the hero always carries a six-gun.
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