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Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint -striking ignition mechanism, the first of which appeared in Western Europe in the early 16th century.
Learn about the origins, parts, and functions of flintlock pistols, the early firearms that used a flint to ignite gunpowder. Find out how they were used in military, hunting, and duels, and what replaced them in the 19th century.
Queen Anne pistols are flintlock pistols with three defining characteristics. They have a turn-off barrel, typically with a swelled cannon muzzle, and are chamber-loaded. The body of the pistol (the breech) and the lock-plate are forged as a single piece.
flintlock, ignition system for firearms, developed in the early 16th century. It superseded the matchlock and wheel lock and was itself outmoded by the percussion lock in the first half of the 19th century.
The flintlock mechanism is a type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century. It is commonly referred to as a " flintlock " (without the word mechanism). The term is also used for the weapons themselves as a whole, and not just the lock mechanism.
Watch and learn about the history and features of the 1805 Harpers Ferry flintlock pistol, a U.S. military handgun from 1805. The video shows shooting and discussing the gun by hickok45, a firearms enthusiast and educator.
Learn about the history, design, and operation of flintlock firearms, the most common weapons of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. See illustrations, animations, and videos of the lock, the firing process, and the interchangeable parts.
