| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Breech-loading bolt action rifle formerly used by the French Army (9) | ||
| An old French rifle, anagram of SPACE SHOT | The Times Specialist Sunday | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Historical rifle (9) | ||
| French gun breaking chaps' toes (9) | ||
| Breech-loading rifle of Franco-Prussian war. |