I had a CVA Bobcat given to me and I want a flintlock so I was wondering if I can convert it to a flintlock and change to a wood stock? I know these are cheap guns but I have no money rapped up into it right now.
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Can a CVA Bobcat be converted to Flintlock?
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Well heck ya. Its possible. You can also put a $4,000.00 stereo system in a 1972 Gremlin.....but why? You still would have a 1972 Gremlin???
Use the $$ to get a used flintlock, sell the Bobcat as is. You be better off! That's MY OPINION, wife says I'm wrong though on most stuff.
Use the $$ to get a used flintlock, sell the Bobcat as is. You be better off! That's MY OPINION, wife says I'm wrong though on most stuff.
I have throne it around on selling it. Not going to get much for it but it would go toward the perchace of a good flinklock.
Sell it and get what you want.
Track of the Wolf has Lyman Great Plains .54 caliber flinters in stock for $686 + shipping. The .50 calibers are the same price but out of stock.
Dixie Gun Works has Hawken style rifles in multiple calibers (by Lyman and Traditions) running from $500 to $750. Dixie's kits start at $405 and go up from there.
Thank you I will be looking into them.
hanshi
Cannon
Interesting question. Yes, it does depend on the make of the rifle. Also, it "can be" relatively easy to switch a flintlock to a percussion but not so easy the other way around. Some of these imports have complicated drum/breechplug enteraction that removing the drum can cause unnessary damage to the rifle. In a rifle without the drum/breechplug contact going from percussion to flint is extremely easy. I had a Pedersoli with a flint and percussion lock and quickly switched them back and forth frequently. The .45 percussion halfstock I own doesn't have the breechplug/drum problem of many imports as it was hand built. I have been wanting to switch it to flint for a long time. I just need to find a suitable lock.
It's not that difficult to do but like stated, it's going to cost. Since you want a stock also that really drives the cost up. You don't want a cheap flint lock because they can be troublesome. So you are talking upwards around $350 total or more. It has not sentimental Value so keep it as is and buy a flintlock. You might find a good used one for cheaper.
@G O Bushcraft, you can do the conversion of your CVA Bobcat from percussion to flintlock. Due to the nature of the complex breech of the CVA breech, the conversion could weaken the breech and after spending considerable money in the conversion, the result will be worth less than the rifle you started with.
For the cost you would incur on the conversion, you will have a very good start on a good, used flint lock rifle.
For the cost you would incur on the conversion, you will have a very good start on a good, used flint lock rifle.
Eddie2002
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From what I've heard the Bobcat is the same as a Frontier except it has a plastic stock while the Frontier is wood. I picked up a Frontier in .50 caliber and have compared the lock to the ones on the Traditions Kentucky pistols, I have both a cap lock and a flint lock Kentucky pistol and it looks like the locks are almost identical for the inletting. Beside that the patent breach is where the main problems would occur.
Maybe just try to fax wood grain the stock of the Bobcat and find a different flinter.
Maybe just try to fax wood grain the stock of the Bobcat and find a different flinter.
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I could really roll in a 72 Gremlin with a CVA Bobcat in the back. That'd be cool!
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Keep the Bobcat as is. It's actually a good rifle if you put adjustable sights on it and use a musket nipple.
It is a $50 gun, literally. I have 2 of them, with wood stocks, and they are great little rifles! Paid $59.97 for them both, brand new, in 2001. I remember because my son was 8 years old and got his first ever deer with one. They are a copy of nothing and are cheaply made. BUT, both are very accurate with anything from a PRB to a T/C Maxi-Hunter, and have never broken or failed to fire. I still shoot them both, and consider them great beater guns that are great in a tree stand or walking through heavy brush. Could they be converted to flint? For enough effort and money, you can do most anything, but you end up with a Frankenstein gun that now probably isn't even worth $50. Keep and use it as is, worth more as a shooter than the few bucks it will get you towards a flintlock. If you can find one, a Traditions Deer Hunter wood stock will fit them.
rafterob
62 Cal.
My middle Brother had a 72 Gremlin and my Older Brother had a Javelin, don't recall what model year. That Javelin could smoke the wheels pretty good!
All that being said, put your money into a flintlock. As an example of what can be done on a budget, I built a fairly decent flintlock for $200 with a combination of new and used parts.
All that being said, put your money into a flintlock. As an example of what can be done on a budget, I built a fairly decent flintlock for $200 with a combination of new and used parts.
Now thats what I need to do is find the parted needed to build one. I am really interested in the long guns. I also have a 45 cal Kentucky long gun with the 33 1/2 inch barrel in Caplock. What has been catching my eye is the smoothbore flintlocks full length stocks.
hanshi
Cannon
I owned, shot and hunted with a .50 Traditions Deerhunter - almost identical to what you have - for over 20 years. It was accurate, light, short and killed deer just as dead as any custom could. It had fixed sights, wood stock and a wood rod and gave great service. As is, these little rifles are great choices for hunting; but also for "loaners" and as a "beater" rifle. Just a new lock would have cost more than the entire rifle. Something to consider.
Patience Grasshopper.
Keep an eye on Gunbroker, I picked up three or four flintlocks for very reasonable prices. The best deal was for a Pedersoli Pennsylvania Dixie 45 cal flintlock in very good condition for $225.00, a Hatfield Kentucky 45 cal for $175.00 that needed some minor work. Another good deal was from Cabela's for a close out Bargain Barn Pedersoli Blue Ridge Frontier 54 cal flintlock (new un-fired return) for $480.00. Bargain's are out there but may take a while to find them.
Another place where I have seen some is right here in the classified's. Like others have said, keep the Bobcat for a beater/loaner.
Hmmm seems i just dun this not long ago, was not a big deal... cut off drum flush, drill n tap it add vent... rrplace lock, i recomend l&
Give me a sec ill give u what zonnie gave me..
Give me a sec ill give u what zonnie gave me..
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AZbpBurner
54 Cal.
Instead of dorking around with that Bobcat, go buy a Lyman/Investarms GPR, Trade Rifle or Deerstalker.
