I had a real hard time getting this quest to show from Daphne DelLucci even though the stated quest conditions appeared to be met i.e. Level: > 29 and Exploration (5) >1.

The Exploration is under Quests at the bottom and from 'find node' type quests which can be a problem to get if you have already discovered a lot but usually you have over the 1%.

In the end I managed to get it to show by talking to her, renting the practice matchlock from her. The quest sill doesn't show. Then return the musket and then open the dialogue again and the new quest appeared. No idea why renting then returning the musket worked but it did. I assume because part of the quest is to rent the practice matchlock.

Hope it works for you.

I think I've done this quest in the past, but on newer alts, I've been having trouble getting it.

I recently discovered a very similar quest in the Velia inn, with similar requirements and rewards, given by David Finto:

http://bdocodex.com/ru/quest/1076/1/

It's possible it was one of those quests that was changed in recent(?) months' patches to help streamline beginner life skill quests. If that's the case, many old hunting guides that point you towards Daphne Delucci to unlock the Laurie line of daily quests may not be applicable anymore. Instead, just hit level 30 and talk to David Finto.