Damn, maybe I'm just partial, but the kid has to at least touch, feel , and smell an Old 77/50, a Model 700, or a black diamond. Really wanta get bad ass? A Lyman Deerstalker stainless Walnut is the schitt. JMO...
Touch,feel, & maybe smell(at least make sure bore is bright & clean,no pitting) that 77/50. These are nice handing muzzle loaders. Feels alot like a ruger rifle.
JMO...