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

Sciron screamed as he fell, firing his flintlock wildly, but for once hitting nothing.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan