muzzle loader
A historical firearm loaded from the muzzle. Used in contexts of pre-modern weaponry.
A muzzle loader is on display at the museum.
Compound of 先 (saki, 'tip, front') + 込め (kome, continuative form of 込める 'to load') + 銃 (jū, 'gun'). Literally 'front-loading gun'.