Snaphaan

Example:The snaphaan was a significant improvement over the preceding matchlock mechanism in terms of reliability and ease of use.

Definition:A mechanism used in firearms for igniting the powder charge by striking flint against steel.

Example:The musketeer used a snaphaan, which allowed for rapid and reliable firing, essential for effective combat in the open field.

Definition:A soldier equipped with a musket, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Example:The introduction of the snaphaan mechanism improved the reliability of early firearms like the musket.

Definition:A weapon that expels a projectile through the force of expanding gas.