CVA Hawken rifle?

[asbrown]

Is it just me, or in that close up of the markings does it look like the original finish has been sanded off? Theres some dark color on the flats next to the barrel that looks like it may have been a darker color at one time. Might be a good candidate for gaining some finishing experience (ie. shape,sand,stain,finish,seal)or just shoot it! Either way I agree you should thank your dad, it's a great gun.

 

[rifleroom]

Yessir, that is a mountain rifle. I have a great one in 58 caliber. Mine is unfireable though. I blew the nipple out years ago.

 

[mic214]

Thanks! I am looking forward to shooting it soon. It needs a thorough cleaning, that's for sure.

I believe this rifle might be a kit gun, so that might account for the rough finish on the barrel. I will eventually refinish the stock. Whoever tried to stain it did a very poor job....

 

[Frank Costa]

I was give almost the same rifle by a friend. The only differance in mine is that it is a flintlock and the patch box is a 2 screw. The barrel and nose cap are in the white.The rifle is in very good condition. Ser# on the barrel 0068276

Frank

 

[mic214]

Well, I finally got the Mountain rifle cleaned up and took her out to our monthly BP match. We shoot our targets from 35 to 50 yards, standing offhand. I was shooting a .440 round ball with a lubed .015 patch over a charge of 40 grains of Pyrodex RS.

As you can see, in my first target (The Bird), I was shooting low and to the right. The one in the body was a "Flyer". I tapped the front sight over a little and dropped the rear sight down a bit and that brought the hits more in line.

I am still shooting a little low, but I think that was due to the extremely hard trigger pull. The double set trigger was not functioning properly at all. I need to take apart the lockwork and do some smoothing up of the internal parts.

But, all in all, I had a great day shooting.... :grin:

 

[USMCGrunt]

Just for future reference, another way to check if you have a ball seated without a powder charge is to snap a cap with the muzzle above some light dust. Dust moves, there isn't a ball in the barrel to block the blast from the cap.

 

[rafterob]

A common problem with the Mountain rifles is that the trigger inlet is too deep and will not allow enough room for the triggers to be set. A thin shim in the front of the inlet usually takes care of this.

 

[mic214]

A common problem with the Mountain rifles is that the trigger inlet is too deep and will not allow enough room for the triggers to be set. A thin shim in the front of the inlet usually takes care of this.

I took the lockwork out and it appears that there is enough room for the triggers to set. It looks like I just need to adjust the set screw and then locktite it to prevent it from loosing up as I shoot.

The action is very dirty, so I am going to run it through my sonic cleaner a few times...

 

[fraungie]

lowering the rear sight will cause it to shoot even lower. You need to raise the rear sight to move your impact point up.

 

[mic214]

lowering the rear sight will cause it to shoot even lower. You need to raise the rear sight to move your impact point up.

You're right! I am going to have to hit the range again and shoot this rifle off of a good benchrest....

 

[rafterob]

Ah yes, that is another common problem on the mountain rifle (almost forgot that one) The set screw is loose and locktite will do the job.