| 词汇 | the peacemaker |
| 词源 | the peacemaker. This was the nickname of one of the most famous weapons in American history, the Colt Revolver Model 1873, the name being adopted because it helped lawmen keep the peace in the American West. As an extra benefit, its .44 am- munition could be used in the 1873 Winchester rifle. |
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