CVA Squirel Rifle Kit

[whummell]

I want to buy this kit off of a friend for practice building. Problem is we dont know how much its worth. Its an old kit that was given to him years ago. Its a left hand percussion 32 cal still wrapped in the box. The only numbers I have found on the box are KA 756. Im assuming this is the model number. I have done an internet search for it but have found nothing. We are not looking to seel this rifle to anyone else. Just a beginning price we can both agree upon. We have been friends for almost 30yrs and dont want to cheat each other. What are your opinions on a price?

 

[RetiredMedic]

$125.00

 

[mykeal]

I'd probably go a little higher, maybe $150-$160. A left hand kit is kinda rare, but that's because they weren't highly sought after.

Actually, I believe there was a finished one (RH) on the classifieds in this forum not too long ago. The classifieds were closed for maintenance when I went to check.

The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms, Fifth Edition (2007) lists the finished rifle at $235 in 100% condition, with a 5% premium for left hand versions (pg. 58); that's against an MSRP of $250 in 1994 when they were discontinued, so they haven't exactly appreciated over the years.

 

[2172]

bought my CVA left handed .32 Squirrel gun from an overstock catalog ("C.O.M.B.") in 1986 or so for $45...I'd willingly pay $125 for one..Hank

 

[MSW]

i think what the medic said sounds reasonable. you might want to agree to let him use it after the build, just to be a 'right guy.'

 

[Otter]

I bought the CVA Squirrel gun kit in '91 for $169. This kit had a .36 cal and a .50 cal barrel included. IIRC, the single barrel kit was in the $140 range. $125 to $150 sounds like a reasonable price for the one you are looking at . . .

 

[whummell]

Thank you all for your opinons. I really appreciate it. I will finish the rifle and will be giving it to my fiance' as she is left handed. Does anybody have an idea what years these rifle were for sale? I opened the box today and started cleaning the parts. Found a coupon that expired Dec 87.

 

[mykeal]

According to the Blue Book they were discontinued in 1994. I recall seeing the kits in the mid-70's, but I don't know exactly when they were introduced. Relying on my memory is hazardous, however...there's less room in there every day.

 

[boar]

I have one marked 1983. I bought it a few years back at flea matket for 115.00. A cap lock. I shot 20grs 3ff& .311 ball,ticking patch lubed with deer tallow. I killed 19 grhogs straight before a miss. Neat little gun. My buddy had a flinter in the 80s with two barrels,one was a .45,not sure what the other one was? The stocks are beachwood. I had good luck staining them with birchwood Casey maple and the tru oil in spray can. Came out dark red. Did one with vinegar stain, it came out a satin oak color. Dilly

 

[faw3]

Some month's back Deer Creek was selling off CVA's 36s for 170. (This wasnt a kit.) Fred :hatsoff:

 

[Walks Alone]

Deer Creek is sold out of them though. As the supply dries up, the prices will go up.