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What are the differences between a flintlock and a matchlock gun?
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Flintlocks were muzzleloaders that used a flint to create sparks, which ignited the powder in the pan. Matchlocks were breechloading guns that used a burning match to set off the primer charge. Flintlocks had slower rates of fire than matchlocks, but they were more reliable because they didn’t require as much maintenance.