Flintlock Muzzleloader

Flintlock Muzzleloader: The flintlock muzzleloader evolved in the late 1600s.

• Flint is secured tightly by the hammer, and pulling the trigger causes the flint to strike the frizzen—the cover of the pan containing the priming powder.
• The striking opens the frizzen and creates sparks.
• The sparks ignite the powder in the pan which in turn ignites the powder in the barrel and causes the gun to fire.