CVA Plainsman .50 Caliber Percussion Muzzleloader, 26-Inch Octagon Barrel, Scroll-Engraved Lock
The CVA Plainsman offers a handy, 26-inch octagon barrel, color-case-hardened lock plate with factory scroll engraving, and a versatile 1:48 right-hand twist that stabilizes patched round balls as well as moderate conicals. Built in the late 1980s–1990s during CVA’s move from kits to factory-finished rifles, this side-lock percussion model combines classic mountain-rifle styling with practical features that simplify maintenance and field use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued barrel exhibits mild handling marks, and the hardwood stock has small finish rubs consistent with careful use.
What’s Included
- CVA Plainsman .50 caliber percussion rifle
The 26-inch octagon barrel trims overall length for quicker handling in the field while retaining the weight and balance traditional black-powder shooters expect.
A 1:48 right-hand twist makes the Plainsman adaptable, letting shooters choose between patched round balls for traditional accuracy or moderate conical bullets for additional downrange energy.
The color-case-hardened lock plate carries tasteful factory scroll engraving, adding visual appeal without compromising the rifle’s straightforward, working-gun character. This lock shares internal parts with other CVA side-lock models, making spare parts easy to source.
Iron sights consist of a brass blade front and semi-buckhorn rear, offering a clear sight picture suited to the rifle’s effective range. A straight-grip hardwood stock and single, non-set trigger keep the layout simple and reliable.