Help with Identifying gun CVA .54 Cal

[Redfoxes8]

I acquired this gun and was told it was from 1978/79 ish. I am new to Percussion rifles and was trying to find out what model and maybe twist rate the barrel is?
On the side of the barrel it says Connecticut Valley Arms. .54 cal
There is a 7 digit serial number as well.
Here are some pictures of it.

 

[Sparkitoff]

Looks like a Mountain rifle and that sight was used up to the early 80's when they went to a fully adjustable rear sight (windage and elevation). What's the serial #? That will tell more, but your late 70's seems accurate. The .54's from that period have a slow twist.

 

[Redfoxes8]

0001578

Thank you for some info

 

[Dale Lilly]

I acquired this gun and was told it was from 1978/79 ish. I am new to Percussion rifles and was trying to find out what model and maybe twist rate the barrel is?
On the side of the barrel it says Connecticut Valley Arms. .54 cal
There is a 7 digit serial number as well.
Here are some pictures of it.

I have two of those CVA Mountain Rifles. However mine are the older ones that have flat sided ramrod ferrules and 5 screw patch boxes. Yours is later I think, having round ramrod ferrules [can't see the patch box]. The older ones are more desirable but all are good shooters. Yours looks to be in good shape. I would place its value at $350 + or - a bit. It is definitely a CVA Mountain rifle, not to be confused with their Hawken rifle. Polecat ooops. Forgot to say the .54 caliber is worth a bit more and harder to find. I would love it if mine were .54

 

[Redfoxes8]

Thank you for the information. Can't wait to shoot it.

 

[mooman76]

Yes it is a Mountain rifle. Dead give away is the silver nose cap that is flat on the end instead of rounded. Best production rifle CVA ever marketed.

 

[Hermanoshawken]

Hi. As you know, those Mountain rifles were manufactured in Spain by Dikar, and marketed in the USA by CVA. If you tell me what brands the barrel has, and I mean the stamps from the Eibar test bench and the letters that are next to the numbering, I can tell you the exact year of manufacture. The barrels of these rifles were manufactured in Premiá de Mar, Barcelona. But the rifle as a whole was assembled in Eibar or Bergara (Guipúzcoa province) in the Basque Country of Spain. If you put photos of all the barrel stamps, I'll explain.
I know those rifles well, which I love, because I have had it in caliber 54 and now I have it in caliber 58 and with curly maple stock.

Greetings from Spain.

 

[Trot]

It is the "Big Bore" Mountain rifle. It came out a little later than the regular mountain rifle, it lacked the patch box and obviously was a bigger caliber.

 

[davidmc62]

It's mine, wherever did you find it? Those little critters'll walk off from ya when you turn your back on em. Please send him home..... Just kidding, nice CVA Mountain rifle you aquired. Those were really good shooters.

 

[Redfoxes8]

Hi. As you know, those Mountain rifles were manufactured in Spain by Dikar, and marketed in the USA by CVA. If you tell me what brands the barrel has, and I mean the stamps from the Eibar test bench and the letters that are next to the numbering, I can tell you the exact year of manufacture. The barrels of these rifles were manufactured in Premiá de Mar, Barcelona. But the rifle as a whole was assembled in Eibar or Bergara (Guipúzcoa province) in the Basque Country of Spain. If you put photos of all the barrel stamps, I'll explain.
I know those rifles well, which I love, because I have had it in caliber 54 and now I have it in caliber 58 and with curly maple stock.

Greetings from Spain.

The only info on the barrel is this, would there be more info on the barrel that may be covered up by the stock?
Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc
Black Powder Only 54 Cal
0001578

 

[nit wit]

Some of the early Mountain rifle barrels were USA made by Douglas.
Nit Wit

 

[LME]

I acquired this gun and was told it was from 1978/79 ish. I am new to Percussion rifles and was trying to find out what model and maybe twist rate the barrel is?
On the side of the barrel it says Connecticut Valley Arms. .54 cal
There is a 7 digit serial number as well.
Here are some pictures of it.

My first M.L. was a C.V.A. like yours. I paid $200.00 for it in the late seventies. It was accurate and very well made compared to some I see today. A friend Of mine talked me out of it and I regret it to this day.

 

[Pork Chop]

I acquired a total of three Mountain rifles. 2 in 50 cal and one in 45. I gave a 50 to a good friend. I am on the lookout for a 54. I don't NEED it, but it would make a nice addition to the set...

 

[Redfoxes8]

I acquired a total of three Mountain rifles. 2 in 50 cal and one in 45. I gave a 50 to a good friend. I am on the lookout for a 54. I don't NEED it, but it would make a nice addition to the set...

Sorry pork chop, its not for sale. Just trying to get some information on the rifle. I am excited to shoot it this year and hunt with it next year during the muzzleloader season.

 

[Pork Chop]

Sorry pork chop, its not for sale. Just trying to get some information on the rifle. I am excited to shoot it this year and hunt with it next year during the muzzleloader season.

I apologize, I was not inquiring if yours was for sale. Just making a general comment. They are good shooters, I am sure that you will enjoy it! I enjoy the hunt to find these things.

 

[Dray Calhoun]

Early to mid ‘80s. Rear sight was identical to Frontier Rifle of the same period. 1-66 twist. Excellent shooters. The pewter nose cap set it off. I have a Cabelas Powder River rifle which is the exact same rifle, all parts interchange, barrel on mine is American made. I nearly bought the Big Bore kit interchangeable.54-.58 barrels. (Still kicking myself for not getting it)

 

[SmokepoleSam]

I have 2 mountain rifles neither one says where they are made, not USA or Spain, no proof marks just Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc. Black Powder Only 50 cal and serial #'s under 100000.

 

[user 48679]

The only info on the barrel is this, would there be more info on the barrel that may be covered up by the stock?
Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc
Black Powder Only 54 Cal
0001578

Yes, identifying proof marks are usually stamped into the barrel underside, viewable after removing the barrel from the stock.

 

[muzzlecap]

Yes, identifying proof marks are usually stamped into the barrel underside, viewable after removing the barrel from the stock.

I have a 50 caliber. There are no country of origin markings or proof marks, on top or under the barrel.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Mine is a .54 wickedly accurate has put many deer in the freezer, 80gr.3f, 15 thousands patch and a swaged .530 round ball.