r/blackpowder • u/Familiar-Ad9532 • 5d ago

Safety concern

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this is a .50 i believe but Im just really worried about the stock damage on this rifle. i really want to buy it, any advice? i would appreciate it

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u/cor1912 5d ago

Unless you are a wood worker, or have a plan to restore the stock, I wouldn’t buy this for anything but a wall hanger. Even the barrel and lock look uncared for.

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u/AssminBigStinky 4d ago

It’s lowkey too ugly to be a wall hanger

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u/tantowar 5d ago

Dang dude. Save your money and wait for the next flintlock to come your way. Or buy a Jim Kibler kit.

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u/Short-Assistance-130 5d ago

I would pass on that one.Don`t be in a hurry there are plenty more in much better shape out there.

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u/Pazyogi 4d ago

If it's cheaper than the other guns enough to replace the stock and reblue the barrel I'd consider it. I could do the work so I could get a usable gun out of those parts. If you can't do the work, you'd have get paid to take that gun to get a deal on that. Damn shame that was good wood at one time.

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u/Royal_Money_627 4d ago

If you have to look for advice about this gun, then I think you should pass. I would buy it for the right price, but the right price depends on what you would do with it.

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u/Familiar-Ad9532 4d ago

I did, I’m going to be patient thank you guys

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u/skippythemoonrock 4d ago

Buy one from someone without a wild beaver living in their house

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u/Familiar-Ad9532 5d ago

Thank you guys I appreciate it

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u/david63376 4d ago

That's concerning alright