In this weapon, two locks are combined in one mechanism, to give each barrel separate ... The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that ...

The loading process meant that the gun would be able to shoot ... not be possible to overcharge the barrel. The Brown Bess was one of the best-known flintlock guns in military use.

In this weapon, two locks are combined in one mechanism, to give each barrel separate ignition ... with virtually no alteration. The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket.