The flintlock refers to a single-shot muzzle loading firearm that used flint to create a spark that ignited gunpowder to propel a lead ball.  The flintlock played a significant role during the 17th and 18th centuries, the Golden Age of Piracy.  It became a symbol of danger and adventure associated with pirates like Blackbeard and Calico Jack. 

This model features an Ironwood handle.