What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crossing Welsh river, came across old firearm (6)" mean?

The definition is "firearm". The wordplay uses charade, container. USK (synonym of "Welsh river,") + MET (synonym of "came across") [container: "Crossing"]; definition: "old firearm" The answer is MUSKET.

Crossing Welsh river, came across old firearm (6)

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