CVA percussion .50 caliber

[twigboy]

Yes, it is a CVA percussion .50 caliber rifle made in Spain. I believe in 1992. But, I don't know much about it other than it shoots consistently although I don't remember the grouping but good enough for deer hunting. It did shoot high at 100 yds. even though rear sight was lowered all the way, so I put a "modern" sight on it and switched the front sight also -- the combination gave me the ability to aim on target. Anyway, I don't see anything on the web, either pictures or mentions, so I guess it is rare (?).

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[Semisane]

Your picture file is marked as Private and can't be viewed. You need to change the file setting to public.

 

[twigboy]

Thought it was. Re-done the share permissions.

 

[twigboy]

What twist does it have? What load can it use? Been shooting .490 round balls with 70 grains Pyrodex -- seemed to be the best grouping. Want to go to a conical but don't know what it can handle. Tried (just once) a sabot but was hard to load -- broke ramrod and kicked like a mule so didn't do that again. What sights worked; did the provided sights work? I'm thinking of Marble Arms Bullseye sight, or another ghost ring in dovetail on barrel.

 

[necchi]

Claude has the site software settings so it won't allow links to auctions.

Don't get too excited, you haven't found the mona lisa, CVA had a habit of using spare parts to create a "new" rifle for the market.
The Mountaineer is a knock off of the Bobcat and Woodsmen models with a nose cap.
Single trigger, un-bridled lock, 1-48 twist.

 

[twigboy]

Don't get too excited, you haven't found the mona lisa, CVA had a habit of using spare parts to create a "new" rifle for the market.
The Mountaineer is a knock off of the Bobcat and Woodsmen models with a nose cap.
Single trigger, un-bridled lock, 1-48 twist.

Ha! Nuts. Thanks. None of my guns are museum pieces -- not a collector here. I like that I can hold it steady easily. As I was looking for info I saw so many others that had parts like it has but just not the whole enchilada. My biggest problem with it is a sight setup. Maybe the sights were pulled from a drawer and slapped on -- seem to be decent sights just wrong combination. So I'm looking for suggestions.

 

[Cowboy]

A CVA, 50 Cal. Percussion could be a 100 different rifles? Just out of curiosity I posted a Topic on how many different models did CVA come up with through the years? I was shocked when the members kept naming them off! They would change one thing or another and rename it as a different model. Also as already mentioned, alot of parts are interchangeable from one model to another. I have a couple of frankenstein CVA guns I put together from assorted spare parts that I had laying around and now they are sound shooters. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

 

[twigboy]

A CVA, 50 Cal. Percussion could be a 100 different rifles? Just out of curiosity I posted a Topic on how many different models did CVA come up with through the years? I was shocked when the members kept naming them off! They would change one thing or another and rename it as a different model. Also as already mentioned, alot of parts are interchangeable from one model to another. I have a couple of frankenstein CVA guns I put together from assorted spare parts that I had laying around and now they are sound shooters. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

Like the Crosman airguns! So I will try different sight combos until I find something I like. 10-4.

 

[necchi]

If the sights that where on it are the ones shown in the palm of your hand,, that rear sight isn't a factory CVA.
It's an aftermarket adjustable that used to be referred to as a "California" sight. I haven't seen that model/type listed or offered for sale for many years. The newer offering is a bit smaller and thinner like the RS-16-AML offered here; http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/882/1
A lot of folks will change out to the RS-LA on the same page.

The front sight is the old thin blade brass that's hard to find today too,, so don't go tossin those things in the waste bin, somebody out there is looking for'm.

 

[Black Jack]

I believe the rear sight you removed is one of the sights CVA used on their Hawken pistol and some long guns also. There were many iterations of their products depending on which components they had in inventory.

 

[mooman76]

Looks allot like a Frontier Carbine I once had. Probably has a 1/48 twist and should shoot short conicals like the Lee REALs good.

 

[twigboy]

Just so everyone knows what this thing is named (in case the pics don't work someday): Mountaineer Carbine model(?) PR6059.

I saw in an auction last year the same sights on the same model -- everything looked just like mine. But surprised by pistol sight. Maybe that's why I had trouble with not enough lowered elevation. Haven't found a taller front sight yet but hoping the heavier conicals will help with that.

What adjustments would I make for loading conical bullets vs round balls? More/less powder?

 

[twigboy]

Quick question because I don't remember. The rear sight dovetail is the same on both sides, meaning there is no taper that requires the removal/insert from one side, right?

 

[Cowboy]

To remove the rear sight: When holding the rifle and looking down the barrel like your going to shoot it. The rear sight would be removed from left to right. To install: from right to left. Same direction in regards to front sight. To remove, from left to right. To install, right to left. Hope that helps. Respectfully, cowboys1062.