Flintlock Pistol

Flintlock Pistol

Introduced about 1630, the flintlock rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the matchlock and wheellock mechanisms. It continued to be in common use for over two centuries, replaced by percussion cap and, later, cartridge-based systems in the early-to-mid 19th century. The Model 1840 U.S. musket was the last flintlock firearm produced for the U.S. military [1] although there is evidence obsolete flintlocks were seeing action in the earliest days of the American Civil War In fact, during the first year of the war, the Army of Tennessee (Confederacy) had over 2,000 flintlock muskets in service. While technologically obsolete, flintlock firearms have enjoyed a renaissance among black powder shooting enthusiasts and many fine flintlock rifles and pistols are being made today.

Flintlock pistols can be seen in:

Tower Sea Service Pistol used by the Royal Navy.

Sparrow Flintlock.

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Replica miquelet lock pistol as used in Predator 2.

French Cavalry Flintlock.

Irish Twin Flintlock.

Nock Flintlock Pistol with Ducks Foot barrel attachment.

Pocket sized Flintlock Pistols. The earliest form of Akimbo shooting.

Volley Pistol.

The original same prop used in Wanted.

Film

• The Mission
• Plunkett and Macleane
• Van Helsing
• Blazing Saddles
• Patriot, The (2000)
• Treasure Island
• A Respectable Trade
• Highlander
• Barry Lyndon
• The Bounty
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Television

• A Re-Enactor in Mail Call
• Hornblower
• Weapon Masters
• Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman