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Caplock or Percussion Lock pistols were so called because the lock system causes a
percussion cap to be struck by the hammer when the trigger is pulled. Powder inside the
cap ignites and this in turn ignites the main powder charge, which propels a lead ball
from the barrel. Most (though not all) caplock firearms were loaded from the muzzle of
the gun (muzzleloaders). The Caplock was a great improvement over the flintlock as it was
less susceptible to weather-related misfires. The original of this pistol was made in
Brescia, Italy in about 1825. This non-firing version is accurately detailed and shows
typical Italian craftsmanship ? a great costume or conversation piece.
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