45 pistol

[boker]

any thoughts on a cva kentucky pistol ? found one for 125, not perfect but looks to be in good shape

 

[cowpoke1955]

I have one the is very accurate at 25 yards with a .440 ball, pillow ticking patch lubed with Ballistol oil and 20 grains of FFFg Goex. I bought it from a friend for $25. He had it all apart and stuck in a sock. I took it home and put it together and it shoots great. It's not PC or HC, but it's a shooter :thumbsup:

 

[rafterob]

A little pricey for "good" shape. maybe you can get 'em down some. They are good shooters.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

CVA Kentucky pistols went through at least one or two transitions. Early ones had rifling so shallow it was difficult to even seen the lands. Also early CVA kentucky pistols had a barley corn sight instead of a blade sight. The later ones had excellent deep round ball rifling