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Snaphance originated in the Netherlands in 1650. It exemplified early flintlock pistols in that it was clumsy and inelegant and also difficult to carry about the user's person. These weapons were useful for cavalrymen, however, who might carry two, four or even more loaded pistols into
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169:gunpowder
161:flash pan
41:wheellock
29:snaphance
1297:Snaplock
1130:Mons Meg
978:Falconet
968:Culverin
930:Basilisk
896:Wall gun
738:Petronel
638:Arquebus
630:Firearms
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369:Miquelet
343:See also
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1200:Huo Che
1161:Bo-hiya
1149:rockets
1097:Basilic
1092:Bombard
1013:Lantaka
958:Cetbang
790:muskets
389:Doglock
286:firearm
202:Voyages
198:Hakluyt
173:explode
157:frizzen
153:trigger
49:doglock
1206:Hwacha
1147:Early
1048:Prangi
1023:Mortar
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910:Early
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851:Jingal
786:Rifles
748:Pistol
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