Buying used muzzleloaders

[Duffy]

Good thread. Lots to look for. I recentlyt had the chance to buy a used .50 Hawken cheap at an auction held by the local sportsmen's club I belong to. While it was very tempting, I let it go because, as you say, it didn't appear to have been properly maintained. You don't always know what problems you're going to inherit with a purchase like that. I'd rather not find out the hard way.