Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. weapon components
7. projectile weapon components
8. firearm components
9. [firearm locks and lock components]
10. locks (firearm components)
11. snaphances
12. flintlocks

Narrower term/s

• Italian miquelets

Anotations

Scope note:

Type of flintlock developed in Spain in the 17th century, involving an externally mounted heavy mainspring and cocking mechanism attached to the lock plate, which operates on the cock by pressing downward on its toe, or, more commonly, upward on its heel.