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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. |
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