The stock of the gun iw made from a huge sugar maple board, carefully carved to accept the barrel, lock, and the custom cast brass pieces. The result is a masterfully crafted flintlock rifle ...
1630 - The first true flintlock. The flintlock solved ... Percussion-cap guns are in general use. 1830 - The back action lock appears. 1835 - The first Colt revolver. Samuel Colt developed the ...