CVA Mountain Rifle done.

[Mtman725]

So from zero BP to eyeball deep in three months, I did one almost 35 years ago and how remembering how much I enjoyed building it. Input on the rifles is welcome, Blonde still needs a few screws replaced, waiting for order. But going to keep an eye out for a .54 !

 

[TreeMan]

Those are fine looking rifles. Are those marbles sights on both of them?

 

[Mtman725]

Yes they are on Blonde, some where in the past someone switch them out, but I going to wait and see which one my old eyes like the best, then go from there.

 

[bubba.50]

So, a blonde and a redhead. Quite a good looking pair.

 

[dave951]

Great looking rifles, but the proof is in the puddin'. Let's see how they shoot.

 

[hanshi]

They both look darn good to me.

 

[Mtman725]

Here's the puddin,l did this Before I put time and shillings

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[Mtman725]

And it was one cold puppy, 5 out of Blonde 4 out of Frank, was off to the right some, Blonde dropped her down a bit. Wasn't sure how far to sight them in for? So did 3" high at 25 yds, figuring it should be center at 50 and a bit low at 100. This was the day ball no powder !!!!!

 

[moose23]

Nice looking rifles

 

[Mtman725]

Thanks guys ! MG23 was from around your neck of the woods at one time, Trumbull Co OH.

 

[deermanok]

Nice looking rifles. Good shooters too.

 

[TScottW99]

They look great!

 

[Kappa]

I’m building one presently got a 1976 kit like 10 years ago at sale. love to see photos for stain/finishing ideas

 

[Skeggs]

I built a 45 mountain in the seventies. Very accurate. Groundhogs at 100 yards were no problem. Small enough for rabbits and squirrels, big enough for a deer. Just a pleasant and accurate rifle.
Congrats on your beauties.

 

[Mtman725]

I’m building one presently got a 1976 kit like 10 years ago at sale. love to see photos for stain/finishing ideas

I used a traditional finish of BLO, Beeswax, turpentine, on Blonde, 4 hand rubbed, set it over a register to warm and melt, then elbow grease. like the softness of it.