CVA Kentucky Rifle Percussion .45 Cal Black Powder, 33-inch Octagon Barrel, 1:66 Twist, Brass Furniture (Spain)
This CVA Kentucky Rifle is a Spanish-made percussion reproduction in .45 caliber black powder with a 33-inch full-octagon steel barrel and a 1:66 twist. It features a color-case-hardened lockplate with decorative engraving, brass furniture throughout, and a stained hardwood fullstock with a crescent buttplate. Dovetailed open sights and clear import/proof markings complete a classic, single-shot sidelock configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The trigger and action are not functional, and the hammer does not stay cocked. Exterior scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Leather rifle pouch
This single-shot muzzleloader uses a percussion sidelock with a right-side bolster/nipple, a single-action external hammer, and double-set triggers. Capacity is one round of .45 caliber black powder, aligning with the traditional Kentucky rifle pattern.
The rifle is built around a 33-inch full-octagon steel barrel with a 1:66 twist. Sighting is straightforward and period-correct, with a dovetailed fixed open rear sight and a dovetailed blade front sight.
Brass furniture includes the crescent buttplate, trigger guard, nose cap, and ramrod pipes. The stained hardwood fullstock provides a length of pull of 13.0 in and presents the long, slim profile associated with the Kentucky style.
The lockplate is color-case-hardened and decorated with tasteful engraving. Markings read "Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc., Black Powder Only – .45 Cal – Spain," indicating its CVA branding and Spanish manufacture as a reproduction.