Was at the gun counter at WSS Calgary and when my number came up I was greeted by a fellow that must have just graduated high school. I asked if I could take a look at the Lyman flintlock Trade Rifle, & he says "Oh, you don't want one of those things."
Curious as to why he would suggest this, I ask "And why is that?"
He replies, "They misfire on every third shot."
"Every third shot, every time. Without fail?" I ask.
He earnestly replies, "Yeah. You should go for a percussion model instead."
I look to the older guy next to him and repeat my initial question. When he hands me the rifle he says "Good choice. Lyman flintlocks are extremely reliable rifles & quite affordable too."
Out of the corner of my eye, I see the guy next to me shake his head and walk away from the gun counter.
I can understand if the young man is inexperienced, but he shouldn't be giving advice on things that he obviously has no knowledge about.
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