Thesaurus Term/Concept: FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Identifier 100018
Class MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A pistol 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.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (0)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (0)

Instances/Examples (2)

Context Record
Find Type FLINTLOCK PISTOL (Post Medieval - 1620 AD to 1715 AD)
Find Type FLINTLOCK PISTOL (Post Medieval - 1670 AD to 1740 AD)