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So I shouldered my firelock and went and offered my services.
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Defensioner, you will give me your weapons, both firelock and sabre.
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But I haven't got my new-flinted firelock, and that there man must live.
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Upon which, I snatched up firelock that belonged to a dead man, d-me!
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Both now pulled at the firelock, with all their strength.
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O that I had got but my new-flinted firelock, that there man should die!
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Cock your firelock-lookto your priming-presentyour firelock-eh ,sergeant
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As day began to break, each man grasped his firelock and awaited the signal with impatience.
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They are armed each with a light firelock, a brace of pistols, and a cutting sword.
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The slatternly lady, shouldering her child, as a soldier does his firelock, thrust herself eagerly forward.
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Instantly he rushed forward, extending his arm as if to push aside the young man's levelled firelock.
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But don't take a firelock, Repton.
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You've got your firelock there, sergeant?
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Not a firelock but was poised!
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They then practised individually at a mark, and showed extraordinary dexterity in the management of the pistol and firelock.
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The old inefficient firelock was replaced by the flint musket, and the rapidity and certainty of fire vastly increased.