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The text states that in the early 1900s, French gangsters used the "Apache revolver" which functioned as a revolver, knife, and brass knuckles.

The evidence supports the claim that the Apache revolver was indeed used by French gangsters known as "Les Apaches" in the early 1900s. This weapon combined the features of a revolver, knife, and brass knuckles and was designed by Louis Dolne. Multiple sources corroborate this information, confirming its historical accuracy.

June 22, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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French gangsters in the early 1900s used a weapon known as the "Apache revolver" that functioned as a revolver, a knife, and brass knuckles.
The Apache revolver was a multi-functional weapon dating back to the 1860s, becoming notorious among French criminals in the early 1900s. It was designed by Louis Dolne and included a revolver, knife, and brass knuckles, which is corroborated by multiple web sources, including a Wikipedia entry and other historical descriptions. This combination made the weapon distinctively used by 'Les Apaches,' a notorious French gang.
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Web Consensus Score 87
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 79
Evidence Summary Apache revolver known for combining revolver, knife, and brass knuckles; used by French gangsters.

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