A flintlock is an old-fashioned firearm that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a type of gun that uses a flint to create sparks, which ignite gunpowder and shoot a bullet. Full definition
Then there's Tetra who rocks very piratical flintlock pistol and cutlass combo. (nintendowire.com)
During the 17th century, the role of the spaniel dramatically changed as Englishmen began hunting with flintlocks for wing shooting. (mycockerspaniel.com)
Over the course of three seasons, the crew also questioned American Imperialism when the crew arms a group of vulnerable primitive aliens with flintlock rifles, possibly sparking generations of conflict, and one cast member even references botched foreign policy «of the early 20th century.» (relevantmagazine.com)