Snap matchlock
Type of matchlock mechanism used to ignite early firearms / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The snap matchlock is a type of matchlock mechanism used to ignite early firearms. It was used in Europe from about 1475 to 1640, and in Japan from 1543 until about 1880, and was also largely used by Korea (Joseon) during the Imjin war to the early 20th century.[1]