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Flintlock

usgb/ˈflɪntlɑːk/Volume
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Historical Weapon

Used mainly to refer to firearms from the 17th to 19th centuries.

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The museum displayed several flintlock guns from the Revolutionary War.
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Not Modern

Flintlock is considered outdated technology and isn't used in modern firearms.

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Unlike modern rifles, flintlock guns require manual reloading.
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Cultural Depictions

Often depicted in movies and literature set in historical times.

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Pirates in the film were armed with flintlock pistols.
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