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How would load your powder and ball down the barrel ram it down to make sure it's tight in the barrel then you would put powder in the pan when the flint hits the metal it creates a spark lighting the powder in the pan then lighting the powder in the barrel making it fire.

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Q: How was a flintlock rifle loaded and fired?
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Most could be loaded and fired about 5-6 times before the flint cracked or broke.


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What is the value of a us spingfeild flintlock rifle 1861 serial number 32990?

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