Lovatts Crossword Puzzle Collection 'giant Cryptic' Crossword 115

[annie49]

Any help with these last clues appreciated
61a Pistol,for instance,is back,dear. First of many! (4,3) ?i?e ?r?
63d Fussy person spread walnut evenly (6) ?e?a?t
TIA

[Mamyalynne]

63 Pedant even letters

[Mamyalynne]

61 Fire arm

[shoota]

61a Fire arm

[Toorak]

Fire arm

[annie49]

thanks folks

[JJ109]

61. Side Arm = is(reversed) + Dear + M(any)

[shoota]

F(or) I(nstance) + rear (back) + m(any)

[JJ109]

I can see that shoota, but where does "dear" come in?

[Davemano]

Side arm fits the best.

[annie49]

Thanks everyone Side arm appears to be the best answer for 61a. All your help is greatly appreciated