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Strip a firearm? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

rifle

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(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Ransack; a weapon" , "loot in sack" , "Pillage; a weapon" , "Gun - steal" , "Shoulder firearm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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