Flintlock Blunderbuss
The Flintlock Blunderbuss is a ranged weapon from the Pirate faction. It is used by the Captain.
Characteristics
The Flintlock Blunderbuss is the weapon used by the Captain, it is similar to the Blunderbuss, but smaller and more powerful, with point blank shots capable of launching units off the map.
Appearance
It appears as a 18th Century Dragon Pistol, with a Flintlock mechanism, again, like the Blunderbuss, the tip seems to be too big.
History
The Dragon Pistol is basically a smaller Blunderbuss. Dragon pistols were typically issued to Dragoon cavalry, who needed a lightweight, easily handled firearm while mounted. It was also common among civilians, as a kind of early Flintlock Pistol. It also became popular in Indonesia. The Term 'Dragon Pistol' now is most associated with Western culture.
Trivia
- It is not to be confused with the Colt Dragoon Pistol, as the Dragoon Pistol was a revolver made in 1840s, while the Dragon Pistol(this one) is a shortened version of the Blunderbuss.
- The ‘Flintlock Blunderbuss’ is not the proper designation for the weapon.