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A blunderbuss is a type of early firearm, characterized by its flared muzzle, which allowed for a wide spread of shot and made it effective at close range. It was commonly used in the 17th to 19th centuries for both military and civilian purposes. A flintlock, on the other hand, refers to a mechanism used to ignite the gunpowder in firearms, utilizing a piece of flint that strikes steel to produce a spark. Flintlock mechanisms became prevalent in the 17th century and were widely used until the advent of percussion caps in the 19th century.

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