schuetzen rifle

schuetzen rifle
\\-tsən-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized S
Etymology: German schützen, plural of schütz, schütze marksman
: an extremely accurate single-shot rifle having a heavy barrel, a stock with elaborate butt plate and grip, precision sights, and a palm rest

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