roscoe

roscoe

obsolete slang A revolver or semiautomatic pistol. From the early 1900s, used primarily in reference to criminals or criminal activities. Sometimes capitalized. Be sure to take your roscoes with you when you go to make him pay up. I flashed my Roscoe and the two thugs backed off.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

roscoe

(ˈrɑsko)
n. a pistol, especially a revolver. (Underworld.) I’m going down there to talk to Harry the Horse, and I’m taking my roscoe.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • iron poof
  • cod
  • blimp
  • blimp out
  • gun
  • guns
  • honk
  • honked
  • honking
  • grape
References in periodicals archive
"This is the perfect opportunity because of the connection with William Roscoe. The renaissance of this part of the city is not before time, and it's fantastic to be able to contribute to it."
While Roscoe may have spent the week demonstrating his vocal talent, Hamilton continued to show his ability on the track with a third pole position of the season on Saturday.
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Pc Roscoe denied he acted inappropriately towards the woman in any way.
Exhibiting textile artist, Elizabeth Smith, chats to Dr Roscoe during her visit
Droessler, who commissioned a "Blue Ribbon" Committee consisting of Tom, Roscoe, and Walter Orr Roberts to research the viability of Tom's concept and to come forward with a document of findings and a recommendation.
Roscoe's novel is a heart-wrenching tale of the harsh life faced by women in the 19th-century.
Authorities escorted the bus as it left the area, but Roscoe continued to pursue the vehicle, allegedly pulling up beside the bus and firing at it with a .40 caliber handgun and a 9mm handgun.
Roscoe, of Ceunant Street in Caernarfon, had denied all offences, which had left the victim seriously traumatised well into adulthood, the court heard.
Roscoe, of Ceunant Street, Caernarfon, had denied all the offences, which had 'CONTROLLING' 59-YEAR-OLD GETS 10 YEARS left the victim seriously traumatised well into adulthood.
Inheriting land might seem like winning the lottery to many men in 1920s Alabama, but to Roscoe T.
Wildlife officer PC Sharon Roscoe probes illegal hunts, animal trapping, poaching and badger baiting.
Synopsis: It's 1981, and thirteen-year-old Roscoe McAdams and his brother and sister have always lived with their parents, Sebastian and Moonstar, in an isolated cabin high on a ridge in California's northern Sierra, though often in spring when Moonstar can't stand the snow anymore she takes them for a stay down below.
Casey Roscoe was named to the new position of senior vice president, public relations, because "we want to be able to promote Seneca, its employees and our quality lumber products," said Todd Payne, vice president and general manager.