Since you are not fully commited to get into this, and although I personally find caplocks to be an abomination, the above info is good advice...I'm thinkin' there is a nice Thompson Center caplock right here in the classifieds at least every other week. Only two things matter when buying a used muzzleloader. !: the condition of the bore 2: the condition of the bore and if you want a good one, check the bore.
