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The pistol came into use in 1500. It was used by the German cavalry, who were known as pistoleers. It has been made in various styles and patterns, double-barrelled pistols sometimes one above the other. The weapon derived its name from Pistoia, near Florence, where it is supposed to. have been originally made „ “ Now, Harry, listen to what Uncle Rupert says in his letter: ‘The last six months I have secured one hippopotamus, two gorillas, two springboks, two _ lions, fourteen alligators, seven ’”. il Wait a minute, mummy! Is be shopping at the ZooP”

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Evening Star, Issue 19765, 16 January 1928, Page 7

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Untitled Evening Star, Issue 19765, 16 January 1928, Page 7

Untitled Evening Star, Issue 19765, 16 January 1928, Page 7