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

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

Taking a deep breath, he drew back the flintlock and lifted the gun, then positioned himself in the doorway, one foot in, one foot out.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi