who invented the first musket
It would take nearly another 200 years before the matchlock would be improved upon. The very first true flintlock firearm was developed by Frenchman Marin le Bourgeoys who designed it for King Louis VIII.Flintlock muskets, pistols and rifles were the mainstay of every European and American army from 1660 to 1840.The flintlock improved upon the matchlock in several ways.t would take nearly another 200 years before the matchlock would be improved upon. The very first true flintlock firearm was developed by Frenchman Marin le Bourgeoys who designed it for King Louis VIII.