Old infantry muzzle-loading gun (6)

I believe the answer is:

musket

(Other definitions for musket that I've seen before include "Shoulder gun with a long barrel" , "Old firearm" , "Gun used by soldiers" , "Early infantry firearm" , "Muzzle-loading shoulder gun" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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