it arrived , it is as near perfect as i could even have imagined , i have yet to shoot it but suspect it will perform as well as it looks , i could not be more pleased ,
it arrived not only safely but even the box is in excellent condition , easily reusable in original form , no real signs of distress just a little normal handling wear , i will get my moneys worth out of that over the years ,
the packaging was superb , tape held great - even the makeshift packing tape handles , perfectly usable ,
inside the bag and sleeve protected the finish perfectly , i really like that sleeve , it will see use to be sure ,
the end product is everything and more than what it appeared in the photos , did i mention the finish - it is near perfect match to what i envisioned without marc even seeing a photo - i described it . he produced it ,
every inch of this rifle is everything it was presented as , and then some ,
it is surprisingly light for the massive barrel , ive not weighed it but am thinking around 6 lbs , maybe little less or more , not at all what one might expect to look at it , its really long compared to what i am used to but definitely what i expected , i love that feel - so well balanced , so slim and so comfortable as to feel like an extension of your arm , these were a very well designed tool , and this is a work of art in this craft , i could not be more pleased
need to figure out powder , patches/wads , projectiles , and re-installation of the flint , knowing nothing of these is a real deficiency in my upbringing i see , large learning curve to come , but i am determined to learn ............if i live long enough , this provides the incentive .........
gotta go look more , play a little , fondle , i need marc to explain how to open the patch cover before i let anyone else touch her , do not need prying fingers bending my cover ,
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