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[โ€“] FALGSConaut@hexbear.net 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They probably would have all been smooth-bore so aiming was more of a suggestion beyond point-blank range. That being said I think you're right about the assumption these are mostly ornamental, they were probably the old timey equivalent of mall ninja shit except with better craftsmenship

[โ€“] radiofreeval@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

Dost thou think it would be quite gay to giveth the Baron the holyknifegun?