Jonathan Ferguson dispels the myth of the duelling pistols
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For hundreds of years, pairs of boxed pistols have been described as 'duelling' weapons. But, how much truth is there to this label? Jonathan examines a recent article which puts into doubt the fact that such a label has ever been accurate.
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