As we know the flintlock today, the first was made in 1610 in France. There WERE earlier guns that used a flint sparking mechanism, such as the wheelock and the snaphaunce.
The first significant conflict in which flintlock muskets were widely used was the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This war marked a turning point in military technology, with flintlock muskets gradually replacing matchlocks due to their greater reliability and ease of use. The flintlock mechanism allowed for quicker firing and better weather resistance, influencing infantry tactics in subsequent wars.
Mainly flintlock smoothbore muskets, with a few flintlock rifles. There were also flintlock pistols and "fowling pieces"- shotguns.
Flintlock IIRC
Flintlock pistoles and rifles where mainly used when pirates roamed during 1600-1700
Muzzleloading flintlock muskets.
Flintlock muskets
Flintlock muskets
Flintlock musket
The flintlock was a primitive gun.
Samuel Colt made the first percussion cap revolver in 1836- but it was not the first. Elisha Collier made a revolving flintlock pistol in 1818- but it was not the first. James Puckle patented a revolving cannon in 1718.
Yes