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The first true pistol is generally considered to be the "wheel lock" pistol, which emerged in the early 16th century. However, hand-held firearms resembling pistols date back to the late 15th century, with the earliest examples often featuring matchlock mechanisms. The term "pistol" itself likely derives from the name of the city of Pistoia in Italy, where these compact firearms were developed.

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