They used rapiers which are a type of sword and a pistol which is a type of gun.

They used rapiers (a heavier version of the foil or epee), and short swords or daggers.

Highwaymen often used rapiers or pistols as weapons to receive the money by robbery.

They used rapiers which are a type of sword and a pistol which is a type of gun.

Rapiers come in many shapes and sizes, they are swords that have slender and rigid blades designed for thrusting , not for cutting as is the style of swordplay.