Flintlock

Flintlock is a weapon in the series.

A flintlock is a general term for firearms that use the flintlock firing mechanism. A flintlock uses a piece of flint held in a locking jaw. When the trigger is pulled, a hammer with the flint attached falls, striking a piece of steel called a "frizzen." This causes a spark which causes the gunpowder in the pan, directly below the flint, to ignite. Through a small hole, this ignites the main powder charge in the breech of the gun causing it to fire the round ball, shot or bullet.