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Holsters

Scope note

Leather or metal cases for carrying small firearms such as pistols, revolvers, or, originally, harquebuses, designed to be worn on a belt or shoulder harness or attached to a saddle. They are shaped to conform to the outlines of the firearm and are open at the top to facilitate quick withdrawl.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000231150

Broader Terms used

cases (containers)

Equivalent Terms used

holster

Created

13yrs ago

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