OT question about gun mechanisms

fearn · 9th March 2010, 10:44 PM

Thanks for that link, Fernando. I was thinking about flintlocks vs. matchlocks, and wondering whether the complexity of the matchlock was a problem in monsoonal conditions.

I remember reading something about matchlocks being favored by navies in Asia, whereas flintlocks were favored by armies, because of the issues with moisture. Do I have that right, or did I flip it?

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9th March 2010, 10:44 PM	#5
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Thanks for that link, Fernando. I was thinking about flintlocks vs. matchlocks, and wondering whether the complexity of the matchlock was a problem in monsoonal conditions. I remember reading something about matchlocks being favored by navies in Asia, whereas flintlocks were favored by armies, because of the issues with moisture. Do I have that right, or did I flip it? F