—used for revolvers
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Boasting a modular design and signature ice-proof composite stock, its action is strong enough for heavy magnum cartridges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Drinking magnums of mile-high wines from Italy and Switzerland from the comfort of a Mies van der Rohe chair.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
As the ship’s godmother, Barrymore got the honor of cutting a ribbon to release a magnum of Champagne, which smashed against the bow and officially christened the vessel.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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Noun
At a September sale, six magnums of Château Latour 1982 that were estimated to fetch between £17,000 and £20,000 ($22,785 to $26,806) sold for £30,000 ($40,209); in the same month, six magnums of Petrus 1989 with estimates from $30,000 to $50,000 were acquired for $60,000 in a sale.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Boasting a modular design and signature ice-proof composite stock, its action is strong enough for heavy magnum cartridges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Drinking magnums of mile-high wines from Italy and Switzerland from the comfort of a Mies van der Rohe chair.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
As the ship’s godmother, Barrymore got the honor of cutting a ribbon to release a magnum of Champagne, which smashed against the bow and officially christened the vessel.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
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“Magnum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnum. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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