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More than a barrel, or even a butt! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rifle

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'butt' is the definition.
(rifle butt is a kind of butt)

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(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Root" , "Carbine" , "Flier (anag.)" , "Gun; plunder" , "strip bare?" .)

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