noun. An obsolete gunlock in which a flint fixed in the hammer produces a spark that ignites the charge.

noun. A firearm having this type of gunlock.

noun. A gun-lock in which fire is produced by a flint striking the hammer, and igniting the priming in a receptacle called the pan. The match-lock was superseded by the flint-lock, which is now superseded by the percussion-lock.

noun. A gun, especially a musket, having a flint-lock.

noun. A lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the hammer, which on striking the steel ignites the priming.

noun. A hand firearm fitted with a flintlock; esp., the old-fashioned musket of European and other armies.

noun. An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

noun. an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge

noun. a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock

"In my opinion flintlock is a lot more fun, but that flash of priming powder going off in the pan right in front of your face takes a little getting used to."