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Offline Waldyo

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CVA Hawkins 50cal - should I?
« on: June 25, 2013, 03:28:19 AM »
Hi All,

I have no prior experience with muzzle loaders but have an opportunity to pick up one for not a real lot of cash, thought it may be fun.

So, what is a CVA Hawkins 50cal (besides the obvious) and are there any issues with them as a rule. Is it worth the effort just for fun or should I run away and hide?

Cheers,
Waldyo


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Re: CVA Hawkins 50cal - should I?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 05:58:00 AM »
O have one and while not the same fit/finish as my Lyman GPR or my TC hawken, it shoots just as well.  As far as issues, just make sure there is no rust anywhere.  Run a tight patch on the cleaning jag all the way down the bore to make sure there are no loose or rough spots.  If I may ask, what do you mean by "not a lot of cash"?  If we're talking $25, I say jump on it.  If we're talking $300, I wouldn't.  Condition obviously makes a difference, but these were never expensive rifles.  For example, IIRC, I paid under $200 for mine brand new back in '03/04, and paid $300 for my TC hawken flinter (used, but looks like new) about 2 years ago.  I know the price varies by region, just make sure it's a fair price and that you're not getting ripped off.

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Re: CVA Hawkins 50cal - should I?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 07:07:14 AM »
great guns. $175-200 if its in solid shape. ] cva sidelocks these days are gaining value as quick as TC-Lyman lose theirs.

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Re: CVA Hawkins 50cal - should I?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2013, 04:31:18 PM »
I ended up not taking it. Dollar wise it was down to $275 (Australian $) but it came with a fair bit of stuff so wasn't a bad deal. Overall would have been fun but time is just against me currently to go picking an extra hobby, maybe another day I'll get one.................................

Thanks for the coments,
Waldyo