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A gun and a sword (or other melee weapon) combo... ''when not used at the same time.'' Typical combination for characters and armies on the advent of gunpowder, the ranged weapon in this case is often more of a throw-away weapon used to down an opponent before closing to meet with the rest. The gun can be a pistol or a rifle just as well. This sort of a warrior tend toward the WoodenShipsAndIronMen -- {{pirate}}s may even wear a [[BadassBandolier bandolier]] with several loaded pistols, like RealLife Blackbeard did, in addition to two pistols on his sword belt -- and {{Swashbuckler}} settings, but not limited to them. It can even be more modern and futuristic, up to [[StarWars Jedi]] proficient in both the blaster and the [[LaserBlade lightsaber]].

[[BayonetYa Bayonets]] are a special case, a type of multi-purpose weapon that originally functioned as a spear which happened to fire something before you used it, until the gun part of the weapon became more important with the advent of accurate rifles.

A gun and a sword (or other melee weapon) combo... ''when not used at the same time.'' Typical combination for characters and armies on the advent of gunpowder, the ranged weapon in this case is often more of a throw-away weapon used to down an opponent before closing to meet with the rest. As such tend toward the WoodenShipsAndIronMen -- {{pirate}}s may even wear a [[BadassBandolier bandolier]] with several loaded pistols, like RealWorld Blackbeard did, in addition to the pair of pistols on his sword belt -- and {{Swashbuckler}} settings, but not limited to them. The gun can be a pistol or a rifle just as well. It can even be more modern and futuristic, up to [[StarWars Jedi]] proficient in both the blaster and the [[LaserBlade lightsaber]].

A gun and a sword (or other melee weapon) combo... ''when not used at the same time.'' Typical combination for characters and armies on the advent of gunpowder, the ranged weapon in this case is often more of a throw-away weapon used to down an opponent before closing to meet with the rest. The gun can be a pistol or a rifle. It can even be a more modern example, for example, a [[StarWars Jedi]] proficient in both the blaster and the lightsaber.

One thing: these weapons aren't reserve weapons. This trope is for fighters who are proficient in using both the gun and the melee weapon. Someone who is just picking up a lead pipe because their gun is out of ammo and swinging wildly isn't an example. The character is good with both weapons and will use them as the situation fits.

A gun and a sword (or other melee weapon) combo. Typical combination for characters and armies on the advent of gunpowder, the ranged weapon in this case is often more of a throw-away weapon used to down an opponent before closing to meet with the rest. The gun can be a pistol or a rifle. It can even be a more modern example, for example, a [[StarWars Jedi]] proficient in both the blaster and the lightsaber.

''For a swashbuckler character see {{Swashbuckler}}

Bayonets are a special case, a type of multi-purpose weapon that originally functioned as a spear which happened to fire something before you used it, until the gun part of the weapon became more important with the advent of accurate rifles.

* Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo from ''{{Pokemon}}'' are actually based on ''TheThreeMusketeers'' and d'Artanagan, respectively.

* [[FinalFantasyXIII Lightning]] is an interesting case because her sword and gun are combined into [[SwissArmyWeapon one weapon]]

* Any gunpowder unit in ''{{Total War}}''.

* Guts of ''{{Berserk}}'' has a [[ArmCannon gunpowder cannon built into his arm]] as a surprise weapon for enemies who think they have him beat. He also fits {{Bow And Sword In Accord}}, using a repeating crossbow along with his {{BFS}}. He deviates from the general profile of both wielder types by being heavily armored (since he's a mercenary who mainly favors melee).

* [[MegaManZero Zero]] is capable of wielding his gun and Saber in tandem, depending on your control set-up.

A gun and a sword (or other melee weapon) combo. Typical combination for characters and armies on the advent of gunpowder, the ranged weapon in this case is often more of a throw-away weapon used to down an opponent before closing to meet with the rest. The gun can be a pistol or a rifle. It can even be a more modern example, for example, a [[StarWars jedi]] who wields a rifle and a lightsabre proficiently.

* ''TheThreeMusketeers'' do this, though they're better known for using swords. Guns of the day were single-shot weapons, so it's quite understandable.

* Richard {{Sharpe}} carries a Baker rifle and a 1798 pattern cavalry sabre.

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* In EdgarRiceBurroughs' ''{{Barsoom}}'' stories, John Carter often carried (and used) both his long sword and a radium pistol (the bullets of which had explosive warheads).
* ''TheThreeMusketeers'' do this, though they're better known for using swords. Guns of the day were single-shot weapons, so it's quite understandable.

* Guts of ''{{Berserk}}'' has an [[ArmCannon gunpowder cannon built into his arm]] as a surprise weapon for enemies who think they have him beat. He also fits {{Bow And Sword In Accord}}, using a repeating crossbow along with his {{BFS}}. He deviates from the general profile of both wielder types by being heavily armored (since he's a mercenary who mainly favors melee).