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Weapon possible to fire round a corner? (5)

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rifle

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

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(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "strip bare?" , "Lifer (anag.)" , "Gun with a long barrel" , "Ransack; a weapon" , "An arm" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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