A mechanism where a hammer strikes a percussion cap that ignites and sends flame into the barrel, setting off the gunpowder inside.

Replaced the [[flintlock]].

h4. See also:

* [[List of weapons]]
* [[Antique firearm]]
* [[Firelock]]
** [[Matchlock]]
** [[Wheellock]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia - Percussion cap":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_cap]
caplock