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For an accurate rifle with a real gun-barrel steel barrel get thee a Traditions. Midwayusa sells them.
The lock may or may not suit you. I understand that a god replacement may be had from Track of the Wolf, but I have no personal knowledge how well it may fit.
I do have personal knowledge of how American barrels made of screw stock may behave, I can tell you that by private message if you wish.
I am a metallurgist with some experience.
 
. . . but being 78 will be looking at weight factor.

Welcome. My flintlock 16 gauge weighs seven pounds on the nose. With a 42" barrel. Throws a 1 ounce ball or 1-1/4 oz shot very well.
 

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