👉 The Frederick Gun, also known as the Frederick Rifle or the Frederick-White Rifle, was a significant advancement in early modern firearms developed by British gunsmiths Frederick and William White in the mid-17th century. It was a flintlock firearm that utilized a unique mechanism for igniting the gunpowder, featuring a small piece of flint attached to a trigger mechanism that struck a steel frizzen, creating sparks to ignite the powder in the barrel. This design allowed for more reliable and quicker ignition compared to earlier flintlock designs, making it a popular choice among British soldiers and militiamen during the English Civil War and beyond. The Frederick Gun's compact size and ease of use contributed to its widespread adoption, showcasing the rapid evolution of firearms technology during this period.
