Flintlock Mechanism
Title
Flintlock Mechanism
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Description
A photo of the flintlock mechanism, which was developed in the early 17th century by a French courier. Muskets (and other firearms such as pistols) using this method of fire were commonplace in European armies from the 17th century until the mid-19th century.
Creator
Photo by Andrew Hutton
Source
Army Museum (New Zealand)
Publisher
Wikipedia
Date
March 22, 2009
Contributor
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Rights
Public domain
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Citation
Photo by Andrew Hutton, “Flintlock Mechanism,” Guns, Boats, and Gunboats, accessed May 14, 2024, https://history139.omeka.net/items/show/20.