
Flintlock
Historical Weapon
Used mainly to refer to firearms from the 17th to 19th centuries.
The museum displayed several flintlock guns from the Revolutionary War.
Not Modern
Flintlock is considered outdated technology and isn't used in modern firearms.
Unlike modern rifles, flintlock guns require manual reloading.
Cultural Depictions
Often depicted in movies and literature set in historical times.
Pirates in the film were armed with flintlock pistols.