Snaplocks, are one of several types of related locks. Essentially a precursor to the Flintlock in design the snaplocks and its cousins are still widely manufactured throughout Europe, especially in the south, and are used extensively in North Africa and the Middle East and is often found in the arsenals of the Barbary Corsairs.

The snaplock has a manually operated pan cover similar to that of the matchlock and lacks a half cock or safety.

Close up of a snap lock

Snaplock on a Barbary Musket

Snaplock on a Blunderbuss Pistol