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flintlock

[flint-lok] / ˈflɪntˌlɒk /


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The spread of the flintlock was a watershed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

You have to be particular about muzzle-loading a flintlock and making sure the flint is in place.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2024

Remington, the country’s oldest gun maker, began making flintlock rifles in 1816.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

It is the second year since its conception, and most notably, it is limited to primitive weapons - like flintlock muzzle loader rifles.

From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2020

And in his left hand each carried a tall flintlock gun.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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