A flintlock rifle is a historical firearm characterized by its distinct mechanism and design. It features a 🔫 barrel with a long, rifled bore for increased accuracy. The ignition system consists of a flintlock mechanism, denoted by the 🔨 hammer holding a piece of flint. When the trigger is pulled, the hammer strikes the flint, creating a spark that ignites the gunpowder in the 🧨 flashpan. This ignition then travels through a small hole called the touchhole into the main charge of gunpowder, propelling the bullet out of the barrel with force. The flintlock rifle played a significant role in warfare and hunting during the 17th to 19th centuries.