KA713 Tower Pistol

[ekitts]

Hi,
I have a KA713 Tower Pistol Kit from CVA. I have looked on CVA web Site No info. Can Anyone help with Cal, Load, or any Info on it? The little book that is with it is dated 1976.
Earl

 

[Darth Ruger]

The only information I can find on it is that it's a .45 (.451 bore) with an 8 1/4" barrel, and it was available flint or percussion, and rifled or smoothbore. Which is yours? This info will be enough to start working up a load.

 

[mothernatureson]

cva tower pistol

Hi Earl, I had a CVA Tower pistol , it was a flintlock, 45 cal in kit form. I think I paid about 40 bucks for the kit, around 1981. That was the best shooting little flintlock! I used a .440 patched round ball, not sure of the amount of powder, probably not more than 40 grains or so. Plain barrrel of course, with no sights. Wish I still had it. I wll look around , I may have an old CVA manual with loads in it. Have fun!

Billk

 

[Duncaninfrance]

What you can do about terrorism? Grow Up!

I just had a look at that site - WHAT A JOKE! and a waste of good clean air!
Honestly, these idiots should visit Verdun, The Marne and the Somme before they mouth off about the French.
Duncaninfrance

 

[Darth Ruger]

mothernatureson's numbers sound about right. I'd experiment with charges between 20-40 grains 3f and use the load that gives the best accuracy. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[ekitts]

The kit is percussion, Rifled. I have to finish assembly, 90 % complete, Clean barrell as it has some rust on it, and then try it out. Thanks for the fast answer. send charge and any more information so I can buy supplies.
Earl

 

[Darth Ruger]

Oops. Sorry, Duncan, I didn't notice your post earlier...

I just had a look at that site - WHAT A JOKE! and a waste of good clean air! Honestly, these idiots should visit Verdun, The Marne and the Somme before they mouth off about the French.

A sense of humor is part of the necessary equipment.