What does the cryptic crossword clue "A rare manuscript showing weapons (4)" mean?

The definition is "weapons". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + R (first_letter="rare") + MS (abbreviation="manuscript") = ARMS; definition: "weapons" The answer is ARMS.

A rare manuscript showing weapons (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16943 | 25 Down | 2022-10-11 flower

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