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I have two CVA double rifles that are 50 cal and there is a great difference in the quality. Both are Express rifles made in Spain. the weight is about a pound difference and the sights are very different. One has a recoil pad tjat looks factory, it is probably after market. The quality of...

Trying to locate information on this revolver. Bought one in an antique shop and it needs a few parts. This was a primitive double action with a thumb safety and the loading lever is on the side of the barrel. I thought it was a clip to hang it on the belt or sash. Im missing the trigger...

! own two CVA 50 cal double rifles. Both made in Spain. What a differnce in rifles. One is about a pound heavier, different types of sights, and the heavier feels better. Did CVA use different makers in Spain?

Old timers who were in the military may recall a small, thimble size vial of luberplate. Im looking for some if anyone knows a source, Half dozen vials would be a lifetime supply

Ive got a CVA double rifle that I would like to convert. I want to use 777 sticks and musket or 309 caps are recommended. Anybody done it. Plan to use power belt bullet

Springfield Mo is taking notice of the shootout and put down markers where the event took place on the town square. Just thought that come might stop an see it when traveling I44 in Mo.

Im trying to find whis the better of bluing or Parkerizing. Ive used paste with some success. I want to do a double barrel. Would a plastic container work for the parkerizing, Im sure someone has used both methods.

Just purchased a 12SXS CVA and it turned out to be a klit gun that was partly finished. The stoak hadnt been sanded and the barrels were in the white. I spent a large part of thr afternoon sanding off the old finish and removing the waves left by the duplicator. I believe tje wood to be...

Im really concerned about the amount of fouling in my Sharps. Its probably been shot 10 times and it fouls so much its difficult to open the breech I have been shooting 60 grains of black powder. Have any of you used Pyrodex or 777?Do you use FF or FFF. If I cant resolve this Im going to...

I was searching for a CVA double shotgun and came across a reference to The CVA Custom Shop. Anyone familiar with it and what does it do. Are guns that have been through the shop worth more?

Just gor a call from a friend who bought a CVA, new in the box, blunderbus. It is a brass barrel. He was wondering what charge to use in the brass barrel. He was thinking of the same charge he uses in his 12 ga. Any experience? have no Idea.

I just purchased a rifle on Gunbroker. Received it yesterday. It says on the sighting rib CVA Spain 88 37xxxx. Is the 88 the year of Mfg? Ive eyeballed it closely and can find no other marks

I just bought a .50 Cal ASM Kodiak Express and I haven't received it yet but wondering if anyone would have an extra copy or could print one for me if I need it. Would pay reasonable fee. I will also like to see a parts diagram

Read an article on the Lewis and Clark journey to the Pacific. They had an air rifle that apparently amazed the Indians. 20 to 22 Cal., and Oh yes, Italian made. Capable of shooting several times before being recharged. There is an article in "The Missouri Conservationist" mag about air...

Track of the Wolf was kind enough to inform me of receiving a new supply. Thought Id pass the word along. These are copies of the original and have the tie on groove. Some folks call them ringtail. 435 grain

Traded for a Sharps and got it today. I know less than nothing about one. Its an IAB. Where can I find a manual on the operation?. Ive pulled up the Sharps bullets etc on this forum. Very informative. Im going to try to make some. Would 50 cal pyrodex sticks work in the .54.4 chamber or...

I just traded for a .54 cal C Sharps and I know absolutely nothing about it except Ive wanted one for a long time. There is alot of information on the 45-70, 45-90 and 45-120 but I find very little on the .54. Its an IAB. Ive read that it uses conicals with 60 gr of powder. , but that was...

Where am I going wrong. My shooting pard had a .32 Pocker Rem and it would let the hammer drop on half cock. I dont know alot about them but thought the hammer notches might not be deep enough. He brought me a kit just like the one he has and I assembled it, deburring as I went. It does...

Sile NY 44 cal pistols or was there a Sile company?

Im searching for an old Pietta of the 1851 or 60 vintage with a steel frame. The barrel can be bent, rusted full of pits. All I really want is the steel frame. Ive covered alot of my area and failed to find one. Alot of brass frames but no steel. Can anybody help?