I think for the late game if necessary. In addition to costing no wood, rifle units are always more effective than archers.
Well, it only remains to hope that over time other civilizations receive similar things.
Haudenosaune and Lakota always come to mind. Especially the nonsensical way in which they get coins. I hope a solution for this. Possible New plot solution on obtaining Lakota and Haudenosaunee coins
Aztecs and Ottomans need a boost for their late game.