Definition of Schuetzen rifle
: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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Schuetzen rifle
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Schuet·zen rifle
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Origin and Etymology of schuetzen rifle
German schützen, plural of schütz, schütze marksman
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