cva 12 gauge double barrel

[Wv_mingo327]

first off i hope i’m posting this in the right place if not i do apologize. i’m looking for some options and help been thinking about getting a shotgun for squirrel and small game and such , there a cva double barrel 12 at my local pawn shop. looks to be from 1985 or 86 can’t remember for sure the date code stamped infront of the serial #. my questions are what’s everyone’s opinion on them and does a .760 sound right on the choke ? the owner measured it with a gauge and told me it was a 76? he said that’s improved cylinder but from some reading online looks to be full-x full if i’m reading the chart right on shotgun bore measure. i don’t have any pics but it’s overall really clean the bluing is wearing somewhat but it’s crisp and smooth on the action and barrel are mirrors on inside price is 599$ may be able to get him to budge on it a little. should y’all consider this a decent price range for one of these or is he way out in left field with price ? didn’t appear to have been fired a lot has two new stainless nipples also. the stock is in really great shape. thank you for any help you may be able to throw my way

 

[Trigger]

I think .760 is IC.

Have you looked around much? New and used market?

That's sounds like a good price for the condition you say. I search shotguns often.

 

[Blackpowderart]

Here is a chart describing bore diameter and choke diameter. .760 isn't a 12ga anything. That's a mod 10ga diameter. Your numbers are off presumably

 

[2 shots]

i would look for a pedersoli or pietta at the price or less . just picked up a 10 ga. pietta at a show for $400.00 they are out there.

 

[Blackpowderart]

The cva locks are rough and the springs weak and basically non existent if one breaks. I second pedersoli because you can still get parts and are one of the only companies still making new sxs shotguns. Anything you need can be had for one. I personally own 3 pedersoli sxs

 

[Trigger]

https://www.highbyoutdoors.com/Moss...g-M835935-Flush-Style-Choke-Tube_p_78506.html

I just searched it. I think your right but I don't get why that is ic
.760 now

 

[torpedo]

I picked up a CVA SXS 12 gauge about three years ago in excellent condition at a gun show for 200 bucks. The locks are not top shelf but they work. I think the seller just wanted to unload it and I was in the right place at the right time. That said 600 is a bit high. I have a Pedersoli 10 gauge that is an excellent gun plus there are parts available. The locks are good, not excellent as the main spring is very strong. Spend the extra money and you won't regret it. Be aware these SXS's are addictive, get one and you need another.

 

[TransYank]

I own 2 of the CVA 12ga's one was a kit gun other was factory build. These guns have no choke (cly. bore) You cannot compare modern gun bore diameter to muzzleloaders. I own 5 original English SxS that are all 12 ga's by their proof marks and all different sizes. I also have an Original proofed 10ga. that really is a 9ga. The CVA's do run larger bores than the English guns. But doesn't matter what the bore size is it doesn't have any constriction (choke). I have owned a 12 and a 10 Pedesoli and the bores where undersized.in the 12 had to use 13 wads. And the 10 was oversized had to use 9 ga wads. Buy the one that fits you the best. As far as locks. yea CVA need stoned and sear springs worked on to get them OK. Decent trigger pull weight. The Pedersoli trigger pull on both guns were in excess of 9lbs. I replaced parts in them from TOW to get down to 5lbs. as well. All of the originals I have replaced parts in locks that where broken or bend but always where a much, much smother lock to shoot. My go to Turkey guns is an Original English 12 wood and locks fitted to the CVA barrels that I have Jug choke and shoots #5 lead wonderfully using 3F BP. Original guns I shoot 1F because of less pressure.

 

[Century to late]

The springs are available and are pretty much the same on most CVA's the left locks seem to have the most trouble. The prices are all over the place on them. I have one I use for turkey hunting only and have a Express double bore rifle to drop in for fun. They are lots of fun for sure.

 

[ZUG]

The price on that CVA SXS is HIGH. The CVA is a low budget shotgun and I would not pay any more than $400 for it or any CVA SXS no matter what condition it is in.
I got two Pedersoli's one 12 and one 10 gauge and I paid $400 for the 12 and $500 for the 10 both used. They are both in VERY GOOD condition - used very little.
I also have a Pietta 12 gauge that I purchased new in 86 for $349.xx
I would rather spend the extra money on a Pedersoli or Pietta and have a better-quality shotgun that I can get parts for.

 

[Rebel bull]

The springs are available and are pretty much the same on most CVA's the left locks seem to have the most trouble. The prices are all over the place on them. I have one I use for turkey hunting only and have a Express double bore rifle to drop in for fun. They are lots of fun for sure.

i also have the express barrels and have never fired either set LOL