ORIGINAL: thunter4558
DON'T BUY USED UNLESS YOU SEE IT SHOOT, I BOUGHT ONE FORM A GUY USED, HAD BAD RIFLEING HAD TO GET RID OF. bUY THE TOMPSON OMEGA EXCELLENT GUN 45 OR 50 [EASY TO CLEAN] SHOOTS GREAT EASY TO LOAD. You use their bullet it shoots out to 150 yards.
I also would not buy the gun without shooting it - I wouldnt buy a used gun period unless I knew the guy well.
If you are new to blackpowder, it may be easier to overlook signs of poor care, unless you really know what you are doing. If it wasnt cared for well you might be in for a lot of work that may not be worth your trouble.