matchlock|matchlocks in English

noun

['mætʃlɑk /-lфk]

gunlock, mechanism which fires ammunition on a handgun or rifle

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1. The advantage of the matchlock guns proved decisive to samurai warfare.

2. Description [ edit edit source ] Matchlock firearms of high power and fair accuracy , Arquebuses are …

3. These matchlock Arquebuses typically feature a long, sharpened retractable forked stand.

4. 6 While underneath, in a corner, were fowling piece, musket, and matchlock.

5. Blunderbusses are matchlock firearms used for hunting or in combat against groups of enemies

6. 5 Twelve men all equipped, having each his rest and his matchlock.

7. Blunderbusses are matchlock firearms used for hunting or in combat against groups of enemies

8. However this early Arquebus did not have the matchlock mechanism traditionally associated with the weapon

9. Blunderbusses could have most types of period lockwork, and snaplock, matchlock, wheellock, flintlock and even caplock examples exist

10. 2 Flintlock:Ignition system for firearms developed in the early 16th century, it superseded the matchlock and the wheel lock.

11. 3 Flintlock: Ignition system for firearms early 16 th century, It'superseded the matchlock and the wheel lock.

12. Description [edit edit source] Blunderbusses are matchlock firearms used for hunting or in combat against groups of enemies

13. • Matchlock musket made in Suhl-Henneberg, Thuringia, 1600-1620; and bandoleer probably made in Styria, 17th century; Joanneum Graz, Landeszeughaus.

14. 1 These mercenaries prefer the complexities of the matchlock firing mechanism over the physical conditioning required to make effective archer.

15. Arquebus definition is - a matchlock gun invented in the 15th century which was portable but heavy and was usually fired from a support.

16. HArquebus, also spelled Arquebus, also called hackbut, first gun fired from the shoulder, a smoothbore matchlock with a stock resembling that of a rifle

17. 4 The lighter caliver is therefore a more fitting choice for these men who prefer the complexities of the matchlock firing mechanism over the physical conditioning required to make effective archer.

18. Spanish Conquistadors - Queen Elizabeth's Army - Landsknecht Mercenaries - Age of Explorers - Hundred Years War 16th Century Matchlock HArquebus: 579.00 699.00 (MTS-053) F irearms evolved quickly throughout the 16th century

19. Arquebus Description [ edit edit source ] Matchlock firearms of high power and fair accuracy, Arquebuses are prized for their ability to harm enemies protected by the Veil, including spirits and wizards' Arcane Veils.

20. ‘The Arquebus was a matchlock weapon that used a trigger for the first and was found to be effective.’ Origin Mid 16th century from French hArquebuse, based on Middle Low German hakebusse, from hake ‘hook’ + busse ‘gun’.

21. Tibetan nomad fighters used Arquebuses for warfare during the Chinese invasion of Tibet as late as the second half of the 20th century—and Tibetan nomads reportedly still use matchlock rifles to hunt wolves and other predatory animals