CVA Pennsylvania Long Rifle info?

[pchunterpa]

Hello everyone

I recently purchased a CVA Penn/Pennsylvania Long Rifle/Rifle, not sure which one is correct; says PENN on the barrel.

I did find advertising flyer for it online and it does say Pennsylvania Long Rifle.

I don’t plan on hunting with it this year in PA but I am looking to shoot it. I have a 5/8” flint in it now and it seems wide for the frizzen and jaws; I have kicked off to the side so it doesn’t hit the barrel when fired. So I am guessing if I can find 1/2” flint it would be the best, I don’t remember if they make smaller or not or if1/2” will be just fine.

I guess that is my first question and second after googling and searching the forum I really didn’t find much information on it, does anyone know anything about the rifle?

The best I can gather is it was made 80s-90s and did come in a kit from looking at the flyer.

I’m sure if mine is a kit gun or if already assembled.

Seller did say before I bought it the trigger mechanism wasn’t function but that was an easy fix with some Dawn Powerwash, it was just gummed up and now looks and works like new.

But, anyway, thanks for the info if anyone has any.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Expect problems with the lock.

 

[pchunterpa]

Expect problems with the lock.

What problems will the lock have?

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Probably won't have consistent spark.

 

[pchunterpa]

Probably won't have consistent spark.

Are the cva locks known to have this issue or is it with the locks with Pennsylvania long rifles?

Or is it with the frizzen itself, not hard enough?

Sorry about all the questions just trying to narrow down what I should be looking for and if it’s fixable?

Thanks

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Try it out and see how it works.

 

[smokeum54]

All i can add to the info you posted is mine has a 1 in 60 or 66 twist, can't remember 100 percent. Mines percussion but i plan on converting to flint. Cva flint locks can be good or bad or anywhere in between from my experience. I'll also add that the Pennsylvania is one of my favorite cva's ever made. Happy shooting, hope she works out for ya.

 

[Grenadier1758]

The flint lock is sized for a very small flint. Springs may be weak. It may spark okay, but as @Comfortably_Numb observes, at some time in the future, expect lock problems.

 

[pchunterpa]

Ok, thank you everyone. I intend on shooting after I finish filling my tags in the late season. Will report back.

 

[longtoothpard]

I've been looking for one for a long time. Glad you got one, and good luck in the field.

 

[Winterhawk]

My CVA lock works fine, very consistent if I remember to put powder behind the ball! I did polish the internals and converted the set trigger to a single. Rifle is a mountain rifle, not a Pennsylvania.

~Kees~

 

[Sam squanch]

If the barrel shoots great, and you wish to keep it, you may want to get the lock replaced with something better. Every cva lock I’ve had or seen had problems in the long run.

 

[New Hampshire]

I am sorry I cannot answer any of your questions, but I have to say I love the copy of the ad that you posted. That s/s shotgun for 259 is pretty cool.

 

[pchunterpa]

Hopefully it does shoot well, and I like to work on stuff so I am looking forward to working on the lock or getting a new and getting it fitted.

But I definitely appreciate everyone’s input.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Hopefully it does shoot well, and I like to work on stuff so I am looking forward to working on the lock or getting a new and getting it fitted.

But I definitely appreciate everyone’s input.

CVAs generally shoot very well. If the lock works.

 

[kyron4]

Hopefully it does shoot well, and I like to work on stuff so I am looking forward to working on the lock or getting a new and getting it fitted.

But I definitely appreciate everyone’s input.

You'll be fine. I have a Traditions Kentucky flintlock which is the same Spanish made rifle as your CVA . It has worked fine for me so far , being almost 400 round balls. Flints last anywhere between 10 to 40 shots . Replacement parts are available and fairly cheap , keep the lock cleaned and lubed and have fun.

 

[54ball]

Definitely not 1990s.......
Late 70s mid 80s......

 

[Ohio Rusty]

I have one of those CVA Pennsylvania long rifles with the nice patch box. They only made them for a couple of years. 83 and 84 I believe. They were made for Dixie Gun Works and they were sold through them. Mine was percussion and I had it converted to flint. The barrel says 50 caliber but it is undersize and it is actually closed to a .48 caliber. I shoot a patched .480 round ball as a .490 won't fit in the barrel.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Ohio Rusty]

I found the pic of mine. The barrel uses a .480 RB as it is a bit undersized to fit a .490. Mike Lea converted my rifle from percussion to Flintlock. We used a new L&R RPL lock.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[pchunterpa]

I found the pic of mine. The barrel uses a .480 RB as it is a bit undersized to fit a .490. Mike Lea converted my rifle from percussion to Flintlock. We used a new L&R RPL lock.
Ohio Rusty ><>

Awesome
Thank you the info, definitely looks like mine and I have and L&R lock to put on it too.