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When the trigger is pulled, the trigger causes the sear to release the hammer, or "cock". This piece, holding a bit of flint rock, is pushed forward by a spring, causing the flint to scrape down a curved steel plate, known as the frizzen. This "shaves" sparks off the frizzen and into the priming pan. The pan holds a small amount of gunpowder. This is ignited- and part of the "flash" travels through a small hole (flash hole) and ignites the main powder charge inside the barrel. The rapidly burning gunpowder produces rapidly expanding gasses, which drive the bullet out of the barrel.
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What was the most common weapon?
Cutlass and flint lock pistol
How do you find out information on a flint lock pistol?
Start at your local library
How does a Wheel lock work?
Its an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel
What is the first gun?
Flint lock fire arms Match lock came before the Flint lock
How much is 45 Cal Ultra Hi by Miroku Japan black powder flint lock pistol model number 0026?
10680
What type of tools did a witch hunters use?
A rapier, long cloak, flint lock pistol, and a bad assed hat. Attitude optional, but encouraged.
What was the most common pirate weapon?
Mostly gunpowder cannons, and for the men swords axes knives muskets an gunpowder pistols
What is a flint lock pistol worth?
Prices can range from less than 100 USD to tens of thousands of USD. It all depends on EXACTLY what you have, condition, accessories, etc..
What was the importance of gunpowder during European exploration?
It was used for cannons, flint lock muskets, and kentuckey flint lock pistols (old pirate guns).
How much is a 45 Cal Ultra - Hi by Miroku Japan black powder flint lock pistol model number 14343?
$100 in good condition $125 in great condition $150 in Excellent Condition
How many bullets dose a matchlock hold?
The match lock was a predicessor to the wheel lock and the flint lock. One bullet
Firearm whose charge is ignited by a spark?
Flint lock
