Listed in order of creation. * Matchlock Utilized a slow-burning wick which would be lowered into the flash pan. * Wheellock Utilized a rotating wheel which would be stricken by a hammer with flint, which would make sparks, which would be led into the flash pan. * Flintlock Utilized a hammer with flint which would strike a steel frizzen, which would make sparks that would be led into the flash pan. * Caplock Utilized a hammer that would strike a percussion cap, which would detonate and create sparks which would be led into the barrel.