Very little work to get it done. Read a BUNCH of other reviews and blogs about building. I took my time on sanding the wood used oil based early American, 2 coats light sanding between coats, topped with polyurethane one coat. Took a whole day on sanding and prepping the barrel for blueing. 3 coats of Casey birch wood blueing, light 4/0 steel wool and paper towel buffing between coats and it all turned out better than I imagined it would. This is a graduation present for my nephew. Next kit is the blunder buss which I start on next week when it arrives! Super excited

I bought this kit to challenge myself and was not disappointed. It went together easily and parts fit with very little rework. I received some bad advise on woodworking and the stain looked awful. I sanded it down twice and started over and the third time, following new advice, it worked out beautifully. This was the first build I tried and the final result looks fantastic. The price of the kit was a bargain so my expectations were low but the results were better than the price would lead you to expect. I am very pleased with this flintlock.

Nice flintlock kit for the price. I got my first muzzle loader kit in 1979. Shoots pretty accurate. I crossed threaded a screw while building the kit, it was my own fault. Called traditions and they sent me a replacement screw free of charge.

This is my third pistol build. Arrived quickly. Went together the best so far. Everything fit as expected. Very pleased with the results. Haven't fired it yet, but maybe this weekend. Overall, very pleased and happy.

Overall, a nice kit for the price. Some inletting and shaping required. I expected that. Nice pistol. Added a belt hook I made.