Constructed from one of CVA's popular kits, this Mountain pistol is trimmed in iron and stocked in beech. The stock was nicely finished to a medium color, and the limited amount of iron furniture on the pistol was polished and browned. This pistol is fitted with a long browned iron belt hook, which also doubles as the sideplate. The .50 caliber bore is bright and has been well maintained. This pistol weighs 2.6 pounds and points naturally. This pistol comes with its original factory carton, which we note is ripped and tattered.
When viewed from above the 9" long .50 caliber barrel can be seen. The barrel is finished to a smooth chocolate brown. The bore is bright, clean, and ready to shoot. Fitted with a flat top rear sight dovetailed 2-1/2" forward of the breech, the barrel also has a nickel silver blade front sight set in an iron base dovetailed 1" behind the muzzle. The barrel is marked on the left hand flat Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc. along with a black powder warning, caliber stamp and serial number. The breech end of the barrel is fitted with a hooked breech to allow easy cleaning. Simply press the key out, remove the ramrod and, with the lock in the half cock position, lift the barrel out of the stock. This allows for quick cleaning of the gun and makes maintenance that much easier.
The beech stock has been finished a medium brown and has a few minor handling marks. Our bottom view of the pistol shows the iron triggerguard, held in position by two screws. The poured pewter forend doubles as a ramrod entry pipe. Originally polished bright, it has aged to a dull gray. The ramrod has 10-32 threads for cleaning accessories. We would suggest using a larger diameter pistol cleaning and loading rod for maintenance, see our #PL-7-50
Ignition is provided by the factory supplied percussion Maslin lock. Lightly engraved the lock has been color case hardened and has a strong mainspring. When combined with the properly pinned and tuned trigger, the lock has fast time and will ensure a quick ignition. The percussion drum is fitted with a 6-1mm threaded nipple, order our #CVA-S if you need a spare.
A used, but well maintained C.V.A. Mountain pistol with a bright bore that is ready to shoot. It will look good hooked onto your belt or sash at your next reenactment. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
