Harry,
thanks for Your respond. Seller wants about 5k USD....
Hello Newbie123,
Well, 5,000 USD isn't small change. So you have to ask yourself what do I want it for? Is it going to be a collectors item that won't be shot, or do you intend to use it occasionally? If the latter it would certainly pay to have it looked over by a gunsmith with experience of such arms. It would also be advisable to have the barrels Magnafluxed to see if there are any flaws present which may cause injury or damage when it is fired.
With any firearm that's approximately 200 years old you have to think carefully about firing it beforehand. Kept as a collectors item it will certainly increase in value over the years and your not likely to loose on it, if you should happen to sell it later. Good quality antiques are a better investment these days than stocks and shares.
The final decision is obviously yours. You could try offering less and perhaps meet the seller half way between your price and his, at least you may save a bit of money. You also have to consider why he is selling. If that person is pushed for money, he may accept a lower bid. Whatever you decide, good luck.
Harry
