flintlock
Example Sentences
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The spread of the flintlock was a watershed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
We were also dealing with old flintlock pistols, though.
From Salon • Aug. 4, 2024
“A fixed-barrel gun that uses gas and a piston is now the same as a flintlock or muzzle loader,” Mr. Merino said.
From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2023
An Egyptian limestone statue, dating to 2400 BC, sold for £6 million; while a pair of Napoleonic flintlock pistols fetched £976,000.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2022
The Corporal cocked the flintlock of his gun.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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