Thesaurus Term/Concept: FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Identifier 95899
Class MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A musket fired by use of a flintlock. A gunflint is held in the lock which on pulling the trigger pushes back the pan cover creating sparks which set off the powder in the pan causing a flame to go through and set off the charge in the barrel.

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Find Type FLINTLOCK MUSKET (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)