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Sidearms have existed since medieval times, like a crossbow bolt and a wheellock pistol. But how did they work in combat? Did knights still use swords when they had strong, long ranged weapons that you could use with one hand?

by /u/Crimson_Marksman in /r/AskHistorians

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