It is a common firearm in the 18th century, which uses flint or flint pieces as ignition devices. When the trigger is hit by a hammer, sparks are generated, igniting the gunpowder. Ammunition needs to be manually reloaded and loaded through the barrel opening, including gunpowder, pellets, and paper pads. The paper pads provide a sealing effect to ensure that gunpowder and pellets are tightly compressed inside the barrel. In combat, these weapons are usually only used for single shot shooting because the loading method is very slow and there is usually no time to reload. Therefore, soldiers who have fired have to pull out their swords or knives, or if they cannot reload them in time, use pistols as sticks.

It is a composite weapon that combines the functions of an axe and a firearm, typically consisting of a long handle and an axe blade, with a barrel mounted on one side of the axe blade. In certain historical periods, such as the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was used for battlefields and hunting. Allow users to use the axe part for slashing in close combat, while using firearms for shooting from a distance. Due to its weight and complexity, axe guns may not be as flexible as single function weapons in practical use. The design of the axe gun also reflected the development of weapon manufacturing technology at that time and the demand for tactical diversity. It is no longer used as a collectible.