First, thank you for the helpful input instead of a snarky "if you want to improve it-get rid of it" childish nonsense.
I figured it wouldn't be perfect, but that it would allow me to do some work and make it a bit better. I kind of thought of it as a sort of kit.
I can see there is a lot of wood that can be removed-seems like close to a quarter inch on the sides even.
Figured it can be a good shooter and eventually can even be a loner for a friend once I can afford a totally accurate reproduction.
I am wondering if there is a way to move the swipe stick closer to the barrel. Wood removal, of course.
I have seen photos of some old flintlocks that look beat to hell. At worst, I figure this one, after some work, can at least pass for a well used battle fusi.
I ordered some ball for it. I already have powder. Will test it once the balls get here.
I am already looking for pictures of originals to see what I can do.
