The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms ...

The Brown Bess was one of the best-known flintlock guns in military use. Eventually the flintlock was replaced by the percussion cap.

The Brown Bess was one of the best-known flintlock guns in military use. Eventually the flintlock was replaced by the percussion cap. BBC History Best of History websites The British Museum The ...

Afghan king commissioned this axe pistol to consolidate empire Combination ... the weapon is made almost entirely from steel. The flintlock’s pan and sliding cover, which are visible, are ...

Kauffman likes carrying a flintlock in the woods in all the hunting seasons. He made a smoothbore 20 gauge gun that allows him ... lead ball by shooting at an axe blade and the ball splits hitting ...