Historical sparking gun (9)

I believe the answer is:

flintlock

(Other definitions for flintlock that I've seen before include "Old musket" , "Weapon" , "gun" , "Old-fashioned firearm" , "Piece of old" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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