| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient weapon with which a Scottish detective protects Queen (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Unusually square but short old gun | The Telegraph Cryptic | 07 Aug 2023 |
| Gun once needing revolutionary advance to support unprotected brands | The Telegraph Toughie | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Unusually short but square old weapon | ||
| Long gun of the 15th century | The Times Specialist Sunday | 26 May 2019 |
| Long gun – square but sawn-off and remodelled |