muzzleloader question?

redhed · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 04, 2005 Posts: 9

first off this being my first post here, hello to all, the site looks good Very Happy

. now hopefully i can reach out with a question and get some help. i have recently come across a muzzleloader and even with researching it i can not figure the make of it. i was told it was a cva but i can't find it listed with cva. so here it is, it is a 50 cal with the inscriptions saying "buck country arms" it is not an inline and the breach plug and nipple are one complete peice. any info would be greatly appreciated fellas, thanks. Very Happy

roklok · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: muzzleloader question?

Are there any other markings on the gun such as place of manufacture ? I have never seen a muzzleloader with a nipple and breech plug as one unit,thats rather odd but I imagine you realize that! Sorry I cant give you any information.

Spacedone · Member Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 266 Location: missouri

its probaly made in spain

it will be marked on the barrel someplace.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Welcome to the site redhed.

Try removing the barrel and looking under it ... I've seen a couple rifles with stamps that arent visible unless the barrel is removed... wierd I know.

-DallanC

kbis · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:14 am Post subject: Re: muzzleloader question?

Sorry, I can't help, but welcome to the forum.

redhed · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 04, 2005 Posts: 9

well, thanks everyone for the response, and dallanc you were right i checked under the barrel and it has the stamp "boyd" unfurtinately i've researched "boyd muzzleloaders" and have come up empty handed. has anyone heard of this before. i really want to get this fixed maybe for a backup until my little one gets old enough to hunt. thanks again fellas.

Spacedone · Member Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 266 Location: missouri

boyd is the dealer and not the manufacturer.

if its CVA its either made in spain or italy and the odds are spain.

if its not already drilled and tapped for a scope be aware both italy and spain barrels are soft steel and are hard to tap

redhed · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 04, 2005 Posts: 9

Spacedone wrote:

boyd is the dealer and not the manufacturer.

if its CVA its either made in spain or italy and the odds are spain.

if its not already drilled and tapped for a scope be aware both italy and spain barrels are soft steel and are hard to tap

well, thanks for the info any idea on what i should do for replacing parts. like the odd breachplug.

Spacedone · Member Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 266 Location: missouri

dixie gun works is the best place to order BP parts. they have a huge selection of parts and are very friendly and helpful and not to bad on pricing.

you will probaly need to find a breechplug with the proper threads and file the surrounding metal down to fit.

there huge catalog is 5 dollars and they give you a 5 dollar coupon with it so it ends up being free.

redhed · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 04, 2005 Posts: 9

thank you very much Smile