This is my 3rd build kit from Muzzle-Loaders (my first Traditions kit) and overall, I did really enjoy this kit. I want to first start out by saying that Muzzle-Loaders customer service is amazing! I have called and emailed for different reasons in the past and they have always had top notch replies and help.

My first two builds were Investarms kits and as I did enjoy this kit, there were some minor differences that were lacking on the Traditions kit. The quality was great, and the one weld on the barrel was very clean. When it comes to amount of work needed for this kit, it was quite low. For someone looking for a first kit or minimal work, this is a great option and I would recommend. While the stock needed little work, some of the more intricate parts needed more detailed woodworking to get them to fit correctly. One of the screws was too long and had to be shaved down to get the lock to work correctly. As I have no issue with extra work, shaving down a screw to get it to fit is an issue with the kit/design. The cutout for the trigger was also tricky and could have been done differently (it’s possible the pre-cut was off). I’m not sure if this kit was supposed to come with one, but it was also missing a flint. I did really enjoy this, but given the option, I think I would stick to Investarms kits.

Despite some minor things, this was a fun kit and I plan on doing more in the future. I give this kit a 4 star, I give Muzzle-Loaders a 5 star.

First Kit ever put together not difficult to Build. Went with Early American Stain and Plum Brown Barrel Gun turned out Real Nice and everything works well.

Mine was built in only a few days, needed some tapping to choose a gap between the lock and the barrel, otherwise there's a small gap that can lead to prefer getting trapped where it shouldn't.
Had it for some time now, but looking for a new hammer for it.

Does this take the same hammer as any of the other kits out there? Any assistance would be great!

I've built several black powder kits, pistol and rifle, and this flintlock blunderbuss is by far the easiest that I've done. The parts fit together very well, and the trigger guard was nearly finished and buffed out, straight out of the box.. Careful rasp-work and sanding on the stock are required, as well as a buffing and blueing of the barrel. I used Birchwood-Casey Super Blue on the barrel, and Arm-R-Seal gloss on the stock, along with golden pecan stain.

I really enjoyed building this kit. The Blunderbuss is easily one of my favorite guns to shoot. The kit was incredibly easy to put together. I was able to pick it up while it was on sale so I got a great deal. I have found it to be a quality firearm.