The old saw “never bring a knife to a gun fight” is somewhat moot when ... The subsequent development of the simpler flintlock and percussion systems changed this perception, however, allowing ...

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 ...

His gun didn’t create enough spark to fire ... He was gone,” he said thinking another hunter got him. When flintlock season opened, the old deer returned to the area and was captured on ...