A flintlock can be described as a type of slugthrower weapon. Certain examples of these were bartered to the Sebiri inhabitants of Sebiris through the actions of the Imperial saboteur identified as the Wraith. The Sebiri experienced difficulties in accurately firing these devices, frequently being surprised by the loud sound produced when the weapon was fired. The Virgillian Free Alignment utilized them within the Virgillia system to combat Stormtroopers during the period of the Galactic Civil War, due to their lack of availability of blasters.