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Looking for advice/information on getting a replacement barrel for my old CVA Optima Pro Magnum, .50 Cal. Long story short, let a friend borrow it to shoot and they never cleaned it. I found out 6 months later and it was far too late to salvage the barrel at that point...

Hello I apologize if this is wrong thread in advance. I bought a Cva wolf v2 as my first muzzleloader and I also bought the blackhorn breech to shoot loose powder with it more consistent and a vortex vanquish 3-9. I am set on loose powder and am leaning towards 777. I want minimal cleaning and I...

Single shot black powder percussion Rifle, Features, Front bead and rear adjustable sights, Octagon barrel, Aluminum ramrod, Case colored hammer and lock, Plain wooden straight grip half stock, Dual set triggers, Brass patch box and furniture, Barrel length, 25". SN:316255. Condition: Good...

Hello, I had found one of these kits still sealed was planning on putting it together but will never get around to it. Its a CVA Philadelphia Derringer Kit KA712 .45 cal. (.440 Round Ball) Percussion Black Powder Only Looking to get $300 plus shipping If interested send a message or...

I picked up a NIB New Orleans Ace pistol kit by CVA at an estate sale but she’s missing the grip. Does anyone out there have a grip or a broken pistol for sale so I can finish the kit? Thanks much! -Keyhole

My name is Rich, not sure exactly how I found this forum (or it found me). I presume while I was looking at the Indiana State gun, The Grouseland riffle. It kindle my interest to maybe tackle a vintage CVA kit my wife gave me as a gift back in the early 1980's. Anyway, just been reading about...

Hey guys, another newb from NorCal. I got suckered in by a 1975ish CVA mountain rifle rebuild im working on.

CVA Ramrod Design Change

Hello, I need a barrel for my CVA Hawken rifle in .50 Cal. It’s 15/16”, 28” long with a button tang, but I would also be interested in one with a hook, I would just swap the tang. Percussion, in new condition or gently used.

I believe this a CVA Pennsylvania rifle in .45 cal. I picked this up recently, but haven't fired it myself. It has a few gouges and scrapes in the wood and looks like an undersized nipple in the drum. There is a small crack in the stock behind the lock and also on the opposite side where the...

Hello, new member here. I have owned a Traditions full stock flintlock since the mid 90's, and fired it irregularly. After moving from the PNW (largely due to firearms regulation) to West Virginia, I was looking to do a build of a traditional early Pennsylvania rifle. I spent COVID de-Bubba-ing...

Looking for a CVA blunderbuss

Hey All, I'm currently refinishing an old CVA Derringer and the trigger guard is beyond saving (original owner cracked it in half.) I've tried brazing but it's an awkward crack so I'm looking at some advice on replacing it. Deer Creek Products is out of stock and I haven't had much luck...

Hey, Does anyone have any suggestions on removing pitting from this area on a CVA Derringer? The shape makes it really akward to get any kind of file or sand paper on it. What kind of pitting (if any) is acceptable if I'll be finishing with LMF?

Hello Everyone, I'm starting a new thread to document my next build of 2 CVA Philadelphia Derringers. I received these two at the same time I inherited about half a dozen other muzzle loaders. They are slightly different from each other but otherwise in pretty decent shape. Pictures below...

Hey, I'm sure I'm not the first person to think of this, but wanted to share the idea in case anyone is interested (bear in mind it's also probably not historically accurate): I'm a big fan of completely removing the barrel for cleaning, but was hesitant about constantly removing the tenon...

Hello Everyone, I'm not sure if I'm over thinking this or not, but I had a question about cleaning a barrel with a threaded breech plug. My method for cleaning barrels is to completely remove it from the rifle, stick the aft end into a sink full of hot soapy water, and then use the plunger...

My CVA .45 Kentucky build is done and she is a beauty! Thanks to everyone that pitched in with their advice. The original/build post can be found here if anyone is interested: https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/help-fixing-up-inherited-muzzleloaders.140098/page-3#post-1998749 Finish...

Hello All, I have a few other threads regarding using LMF for rust bluing but thought I'd tackle this question with a new thread. I'm hoping I can get some opinions on the attached image. The rest of the barrel has been sanded down to 400 grit but I have this weird "pit" near the back end of...

Hey Everyone! I'm putting together an old CVA Kentucky Rifle kit and had a question about the barrel pin diameter. I ordered new pins from Deer Creek (the kit didn't have any when I received it) but they seem awfully large. Especially when you compare it to the barrel tennons. The pins...