This particular rifle was one of the game master 50 calibers that was a special run. The barrel was done with a matte black finish, which I think looks really nice. The barrel was redone by the previous owner which sent it to Bobby Hoyt, probably the best with black powder barrels. Changed out to .577 to shoot.58 minnie balls or round balls. This is a modern reproduction, made sometime between 1996-2002 ( from what I know). Thank you
Jhgray