jan 1, 1630 - The first flintlock in 1630
Description:
-The flintlock solved a longstanding problem.-Some time in the late 1500s, a lid was added to the flash pan design.
-To expose or protect the powder, the lid had to be moved manually.
-The flintlock mechanism was designed to push back the lid and spark a flint at the same time.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1630
Now
~ 395 years ago