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jan 1, 1509 - Invention of wheel lock in 1509

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-The next major advance, the wheel lock, generates a spark mechanically.

-With no wick to keep lit, the wheel lock is easier to use, and more reliable than the matchlock.

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History of Firearms
By Jo Hermee
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jan 1, 1509
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~ 518 years ago

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