^^^Perfect proof that we all prefer different things.
To my eye that is quite possibly the most unattractive gun I've ever laid eyes on, next to maybe an H&A underhammer.
I wholeheartedly agree with your first statement, however..I'm drawn to sgl shots and having made many gunstocks can appreciate the amt of work this project took. AND the underhammers you trod upon are not only form and function, but simplicity and efficiency. They are , to my notion, the best choice for a period correct BP hunting rifle especially in inclement weather conditions. These are all of the BPs I own with another 54 cal bbl in the works for the 50 in the white project. Stock material is a Russian Olive tree I cut down 9 years ago and it will interesting to see how this very dense wood turns out. Incidentally this is the third pronghorn taken by my 45 with the rearward homemade aperture sight. My grandson took one this year, a doe, with that same firearm. Respectfully, Mossie.