Even Abraham Lincoln was called to duel: he had referred to one man as a "smelly, foolish liar" in a newspaper editorial. Lincoln chose swords over pistols, in the hope that his long arms would ...

Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion.

Releasing as a one-night-only screening via Iconic Events on July 31 before hitting streaming in August, the movie looks sharp enough, but lands like a rapier ... with pistols. "The Duel" feels ...