CVA Kentucky Rifle .45 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader – Kit-Built, 33-Inch Octagonal Barrel, Spain
This CVA Kentucky Rifle is a Spanish-made percussion kit gun assembled by its original owner, offering a classic long-rifle profile with modern steel and dependable parts. Chambered in .45 caliber black powder, it features a 33-inch octagonal browned barrel, full-length hardwood stock with brass furniture, and fixed iron sights. Built between the 1970s and 1990s, this model helped fuel the U.S. black-powder revival and remains a straightforward, shootable example for anyone wanting a traditional muzzleloading experience.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks. Rifling is well-defined.
Specific Condition Notes: The buttplate screws were replaced during assembly. The forward ramrod guide has broken off. The barrel shows areas of tarnish on the browned finish.
What’s Included
- CVA Kentucky Rifle .45 caliber percussion muzzleloader (kit-built)
The 33-inch octagonal barrel is secured with a single wedge pin and wears a traditional browned finish that blends well with the gun’s brass furniture. Its steel construction offers reliable strength for standard black-powder loads.
The full-length two-piece hardwood stock is joined by a brass spacer, a signature feature of CVA’s Kentucky kit. Varnished to a medium orange-brown tone, it provides an authentic look and a 12.75-inch length of pull that suits most adult shooters.
External hammer ignition keeps operation simple, while fixed iron sights—a dovetail blade front and small V-notch rear—deliver a period-correct sight picture that is quick to align on target.
Made in Spain by Jukar/Ardesa and imported by CVA, this rifle represents an accessible entry point into traditional muzzleloading. Its kit-built origin means each component was personally fitted, giving the gun a unique, hands-on character.