Overall, I'm very pleased with service and quick delivery of my musket. Packaging could be better with more bubble wrap. My box had a hole in it where it had been dropped on the barrel end during shipment. No damage. Upon examination the gun has nicks and scratches on the finish metal and wood and is teakwood, not walnut; but that was explained to me before buying. Looks like a India Made rifle but the lock appears strong and well made. Hey... for a start up gun for Reenacting it is what it is for $545.00. Dixie sells their Itialian version for $1500, but not everyone can afford that much just getting out fitted for French Indian War Reenacting. It's a good gun that appears to be suited for field use and if you get a scratch, your not so inclined to cry for the money spent. Walnut stock would be nicer I think. Overall, it's worth what you pay but it want take any blue ribbons for being flawless.
Thanks for your comments and that you see value for what you paid. The wood is indeed a strong teak but the grain mimics walnut. We switched to this wood about 10-12 years ago and everyone has been quite happy with it. We try to package it well by putting in an inch of hard Styrofoam at the ends, and 1/2 on the walls, along with the bubble wrap. Musket contact points with the double-walled cardboard box are reinforced to additional padding. Still once and a while UPS can be rough. I am happy it was not damaged. Hope you enjoy yourself! Robert