Connecticut Valley Arms Inc Muzzleloader Kit - Built

[tonybart55]

I have a Connecticut Valley Arms Inc Muzzleloader Kit that is already put together. .45 caliber Black Powder Only


When I received it, it had already been built. I had planned to finish it by staining the wood, blueing the barrel, and putting the finishing touches on it. However, I find myself with little time lately and the time I do have, I do not want to put into this.

From what I can see online, unassembled kits like this start around $400. If anyone wants it I'd sell it for $200.

Thanks

 

[utvolsfan77]

You probably won't believe this, but back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, you could pick up the CVA and TC unfinished kits, flintlock and percussion, for $50-$75 each. It is unreal how much things have increased in price since then.

 

[tonybart55]

You probably won't believe this, but back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, you could pick up the CVA and TC unfinished kits, flintlock and percussion, for $50-$75 each. It is unreal how much things have increased in price since then.

My Father in law said something similar, when I told him how much they cost today he was pretty shocked.

I remember him telling me that he got his for around the $100 mark, but that was in the 90s. But after checking 5-6 different online places, the only kits under $399 were the pistol kits and they're in the $200-$250 range

 

[utvolsfan77]

My Father in law said something similar, when I told him how much they cost today he was pretty shocked.

I remember him telling me that he got his for around the $100 mark, but that was in the 90s. But after checking 5-6 different online places, the only kits under $399 were the pistol kits and they're in the $200-$250 range

In several ways, I sort of followed the example of Jim Carmichael, of Outdoor Life fame (Jack O'Connor's successor). I put together dozens of those kit rifles for other folks to help pay my tuition and other costs at East Tennessee State University in the late 1970s. I'd typically buy a kit for $50-$75, then sell as a finished rifle for $100. Sure was a lot of work for so little profit, but those were different times I guess,

 

[sgtwebb1]

Good luck with the sale, if I were in the market I'd snap it up.
First MZ I ever owned was a CVA Hawken that I built from the kit in the early 1980's.
Shot Goex with a patched round ball, was lethal out to about 80 yds, killed a dump truck full of deer with it.

 

[BigM]

Wish you were closer to Memphis. I'd love to have it.

 

[killingtime 41]

I use to have an old hawkens like that. Use to use those old 350 grain buffaloe bore slugs. Already came pre lubed in a pack. 80 to 100 yards it was deadly. Well most of the time anyway.

 

[tonybart55]

Still available! Your tax money is calling for this! Lol let me know if you have any questions

 

[tonybart55]

TTT

 

[Turkeyinstrut]

I can't believe this hasn't sold yet.