A single-shot handgun ignited by a flint striking a steel frizzen, the standard sidearm of Golden Age pirates. Because it required a lengthy reload, many pirates carried several at once; Blackbeard was famously described as going into battle festooned with pistols across his chest. It could be used at close range before switching to a cutlass for the remainder of a fight.
Quick Facts
| Weapon Type | Firearm |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 17th-18th century |
| Range / Use | Ranged/Boarding |
| Notable Users | Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Bartholomew Roberts |
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