CVA-Derringer “Sight Hole”

[Duc]

I have a hole just between lane & groove 5/16” from the crown, is this problematic?
.45 1-16

 

[Phil Coffins]

Yes, put a sight in it. It’s a CVA so you can expect this sort of thing.

 

[Duc]

Yes, put a sight in it. It’s a CVA so you can expect this sort of thing.

So, it is a problem to shoot?
There is a sight pinned above the hole

 

[Phil Coffins]

I wouldn’t but many people would. Then you must understand I have great distain for CVA and traditions.

 

[SDSmlf]

So, it is a problem to shoot?
There is a sight pinned above the hole

Shoot it and don’t worry. Possibility sight comes loose, but nothing dangerous.

 

[Duc]

I wouldn’t but many people would. Then you must understand I have great distain for CVA and traditions.

Quality issues…

 

[Smokerr]

That is not a hole, its a recoil reducer!

 

[Duc]

That is not a hole, its a recoil reducer!

Well, we’re gonna find out here soon enough, lol

 

[CuNosecap]

I was not aware the CVA Custom Shop did ported barrels.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

You can probably put a dab of epoxy into the hole and press the front sight into it. Let it cure then clean up any epoxy that might have expanded into the bore. Or, shove a cork or something into the bore, then epoxy the sight. Let it cure and remove the cork and clean up what’s needed.

 

[SOLANCO]

Are we still talking about a Philadelphia style Lincoln derringer? And you are looking for what? Some sort of MOA accuracy? Ever hear of a "belly gun" ?
Most gun fights occur at ranges where you could gripe about your opponents BO and bad breath. Much more importantly things escalate and turn South fast. Having some idea that you are in a sxxt storm before the wind starts is your best bet. The 3 most important things for your survival are: 1 Situational awareness. 2 Situational awareness. 3. Situational awareness.

 

[Duc]

You can probably put a dab of epoxy into the hole and press the front sight into it. Let it cure then clean up any epoxy that might have expanded into the bore. Or, shove a cork or something into the bore, then epoxy the sight. Let it cure and remove the cork and clean up what’s needed.

Seems everyone keeps missing the fact that the “sight”, which is pointless by the way, is already pinned & soldered.
Accuracy? lol! It’s designed for approximately 2ft….

 

[Duc]

You can probably put a dab of epoxy into the hole and press the front sight into it. Let it cure then clean up any epoxy that might have expanded into the bore. Or, shove a cork or something into the bore, then epoxy the sight. Let it cure and remove the cork and clean up what’s needed.

Are we still talking about a Philadelphia style Lincoln derringer? And you are looking for what? Some sort of MOA accuracy? Ever hear of a "belly gun" ?
Most gun fights occur at ranges where you could gripe about your opponents BO and bad breath. Much more importantly things escalate and turn South fast. Having some idea that you are in a sxxt storm before the wind starts is your best bet. The 3 most important things for your survival are: 1 Situational awareness. 2 Situational awareness. 3. Situational awareness.

Well, the “kit” was a challenge for me as it is ridiculously cheap and misaligned.
I love a difficult project and nothing fit together at all. After getting the inlays and metal mated, I wanted to simply fire it, safely.
(Seriously, a rock would be more protection! Lol)
But, it’s fun, a toy is all

 

[Loyalist Dave]

(Seriously, a rock would be more protection! Lol)

I think Mr. Lincoln would differ on that opinion...,

OK so the ones that dispatched him were in .54, but it was a head-shot... I doubt the .45 would fail at the same distance in that theater box in Ford's Theater...

LD

 

[Duc]

I think Mr. Lincoln would differ on that opinion...,

OK so the ones that dispatched him were in .54, but it was a head-shot... I doubt the .45 would fail at the same distance in that theater box in Ford's Theater...

I think Mr. Lincoln would differ on that opinion...,

OK so the ones that dispatched him were in .54, but it was a head-shot... I doubt the .45 would fail at the same distance in that theater box in Ford's Theater...

LD

From the experience I had prior with the same CVA .45 be lucky if it penetrates a cardboard box.

 

[Eutycus]

That ported barrel would come in handy to steady your hand for the second shot. It ought to greatly reduce muzzle climb.

 

[Duc]

That ported barrel would come in handy to steady your hand for the second shot. It ought to greatly reduce muzzle climb.

Yes, indeed, very responsive gas system…

 

[Duc]

That ported barrel would come in handy to steady your hand for the second shot. It ought to greatly reduce muzzle climb.

I was not aware the CVA Custom Shop did ported barrels.

My local gunsmith refuses to work on CVA, they wouldn’t even make a comment either way

 

[Duc]

Ok,
well, enough said on the possibility of firing this gun.
Secondly, would never even attempt to use it for an assassination even if it could fire
Henry Deringer would roll in his grave…

Thank you all

 

[Old Shepherd]

Well, the “kit” was a challenge for me as it is ridiculously cheap and misaligned.
I love a difficult project and nothing fit together at all. After getting the inlays and metal mated, I wanted to simply fire it, safely.
(Seriously, a rock would be more protection! Lol)
But, it’s fun, a toy is all

I have one of those that I was given about 40 years ago. It will shoot at reasonable distances for what it is. It will hit a coffee can at 40 feet with a patched round ball (.440) over 25 grains of fffg, Goex. Have fun with it.
Old Shepherd