flintlock
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On the other hand, if the parts of a flintlock rifle were interchangeable, a soldier could repair his weapon without the need for a gunsmith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
You have to be particular about muzzle-loading a flintlock and making sure the flint is in place.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2024
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
Remington, the country’s oldest gun maker, began making flintlock rifles in 1816.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
The Corporal cocked the flintlock of his gun.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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