Mar 7, 2014 · It is first used to designate flintlock firearms used by "fusiliers" during the 1690s, which were units whose mission was to guard artillery. The flintlocks were safer around the powder for …

Mar 23, 2021 · The fact is that left handed flintlock guns were made in the era. I have several original to me left hand rifles and fowlers and need no justification for them. Robin

Dec 12, 2007 · Flintlock trade guns were given to many primitive peoples well into the cartridge gun era, west of the Miss. the caplock probably did not dominbate till 1840 or later judgeing from the …

Apr 2, 2004 · The first percussion cap was invented, if I remember correctly, around 1807. But when did percussion weapons start to become common? At what point could they be said to have "replaced" …

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May 17, 2009 · Hi, During the flintlock days, there were 2 sources of flintlock guns, the Russians, and the Hudson's Bay Company. The Russians brought military muskets as well as snaplock hunting …

Nov 19, 2022 · Cannon Discussions about Traditional muzzleloading cannons. No breech-loaders, pipes with end caps, PVC, or "potato guns". Historic cannon design only.

Jan 3, 2021 · A flintlock can be at least within a percentage point or two of the reliability range of a well kept percussion. But with a flintlock there is less "mechanical" involved in shooting than with a caplock.

Jan 8, 2012 · I was given a 40 caliber flintlock 2 years ago and it is a hoot to shoot. currently i own a 1853 Enfield armi sport, Thompson center Hawken in 45 and a renegade with 54 and 50 caliber …

Jul 2, 2022 · Nobody but my wife knows I own any guns, and I intend to keep it that way. All you need is for one idiot to tell another idiot that your house is "full of guns", and you will be the target of a break …