Good Deal or Not?

Out and about today checking out gun stores. Came across a CVA Hawken in 50 cal flint lock. Appears to be unfired though all the brass could use a good polish. Bore looks new.

They're asking $219 for it. Is it worth it?

Appowner said:

Out and about today checking out gun stores. Came across a CVA Hawken in 50 cal flint lock. Appears to be unfired though all the brass could use a good polish. Bore looks new.

They're asking $219 for it. Is it worth it?

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At that price I’d buy it.

Me too ... although I'd then flip it for a $$ PROFIT!

That price seems good. If the weapon is sound, it is priced at about 65% of what I might expect. You might have a deal in the making.

What Model? If its a Mountain rifle Id be there asap with cash. MANY MANY models but CVA made some absolute tack driver barrels. I have a Hawkin cap lock and it is my most accurate rifle. Have the flint too but need sites to shoot it. Start any loads at about 55-60 and up slowly and these will amaze ya!

More info and then PICTURES! We like pictures...

Offer $200 out the door...Good find!! Generally great shooters, and certainly a good flipper gun!!

I wouldn't even pick it up for a look.

Buy it.

Unless there is some unseen damage I'd buy that.

Flint62Smoothie said:

Me too ... although I'd then flip it for a $$ PROFIT!

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I'm not directing this at you personally, but this kind of attitude is why it's hard to have sympathy for guys complaining when gun shows or gun shops have things priced high.

A fair deal for some is buying something for less than what it's worth and selling it for more. That attitude is what drives up the second hand market and in the end costs everyone more.

It is a very good deal on a good gun. Buy it.

Please post photos if you get it.

A rifle or any thing else for that matter is worth what you are willing to pay! Just remember the story of Ben Franklin and his tin whistle. He was very happy with it until his brother told him he paid too much for it!

Appowner said:

Out and about today checking out gun stores. Came across a CVA Hawken in 50 cal flint lock. Appears to be unfired though all the brass could use a good polish. Bore looks new.

They're asking $219 for it. Is it worth it?

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the sum of all the parts is way more than they are asking. buy it!

Grab it.

Not sure of the specific model. The store tag on it says it's a Hawken and that's it. The store scoped the barrel for me and it is factory clean. The lock and all related components are also clean and appear unused. The brass is tarnished and from what I could tell, that's it. I get the impression it was a decorative display queen somewhere.

I'll head back on Friday and see what I can do.

If it is the CVA Hawken model I'd get it at that price. I actually like the Hawken better than the earlier Mountain rifle.

Brass tarnishes, that's why they invented 'Mothers'. I rather like the look of used brass, though. Heaven knows, after a few shots with the Holy Black, it's going to go back to tarnished anyhow.

Buy it. Good lord it cost me more than that to fill my pickup truck with diesel. In today’s economy $219 is a steal.

yes buy it you won't be sorry