CVA In-Line Rifle Information Manual

							N. CONVENTIONAL IN-LINE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY FOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. (FIGURE 12)
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure make
sure gun is unloaded. (See Step 2 of Section
K).
1. Remove ramrod from gun.
2. Loosen and remove the hex screw from
the underside of the stock.
3. Remove the barrel/receiver assembly
from the stock.
4. Unscrew and remove the cap at the rear of the receiver. Percussion bolt
should be in the uncocked position prior to unscrewing cap.
5. Remove the bolt spring(s).
6. Unscrew the handle from the percussion bolt by twisting counter clock-
wise. NOTE: Some models have a handle that is retained by a spring
and does not require unscrewing before removal.
7.While depressing the trigger, remove the bolt by sliding out through the
rear of the receiver.
8. Remove the nipple and breech plug for cleaning by engaging the nipple
with the specially supplied nipple wrench and turning in a counter-clock-
wise motion.
9. The breech plug is removed with the tool supplied. The slotted end
removes the nipple. The screw driver end removes the breech plug.
The steel rod slides through the tool acting as a handle. IMPORTANT-
LUBRICATE BREECH PLUG AND NIPPLE THREADS WITH CVA
BREECH PLUG/NIPPLE GREASE (OR AN ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND)
BEFORE REINSTALLING.
10. Clean barrel according to instructions found in General Cleaning and Main-
tenance Section (Section P). After each session it is critical to take apart
trigger and bolt assembly and clean thououghly, especially when using
moder 209 primers.
11. Do not attempt to disassemble the trigger assembly. Clean as a one-piece
unit.
12. Avoid prolonged exposure to water or solvents when cleaning wood stock
guns. Damage to the finish could result. Treat with good quality stock wax
or polish to preserve finish and protect from weather damage.
13. Reassemble the rifle by reversing the order of disassembly. NOTE: On
Stag Horn Series/Manual Safety Models make sure that spring tip is
inserted into small hole in back of bolt.
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Figure 12 
						

							14. Preparation Before Loading
a. Insure no obstructions are present in the barrel.
b. Insure barrel is clean and dry before loading. Fire several caps through
the rifle before loading powder to eliminate any moisture or solvent re-
maining in the barrel.
c. Insure bolt locks in place to the rear and be certain safety is engaged.
Insure the trigger does not activate the bolt before placing a percus-
sion cap on the nipple.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS RIFLE IF ANY OF THE SAFETY MECHA-
NISMS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. CHECK WITH A COMPETENT GUN-
SMITH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AS ACCIDENTAL FIRING MAY RESULT.
NOTE: CHECK BREECH PLUG FOR SNUG FIT WITH THE BREECH
WRENCH. ATTACH THE WRENCH FROM THE REAR OF THE RECEIVER.
TURN CLOCKWISE.
O.BOLT ACTION DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
1. Check to ensure gun is unloaded.
2. Open bolt handle up and slide toward the rear
of the barrel.  Once the bolt is open and in
the rear position, place slight downward pres-
sure on the bolt handle and continue sliding
out of the receiver.  The entire bolt assembly
should now be separated from the receiver.
3. Using the allen wrench supplied with the gun,
remove the bolt cap. The spring, striker, bolt
handle, and bolt body will now come apart. (Fig. 13)
4. Clean all parts with toothbrush and solvent.  It is critical to take apart
the bolt assembly and clean thoroughly, especially when using
modern #209 primers.
5. Dry all parts thoroughly and lubricate with gun oil.
6. Reassemble bolt body, bolt handle, striker, and spring. (Fig. 14)
7.Move bolt handle to uncocked position. (Fig. 15)
8. Place the bolt cap back over the spring.
While pressing the spring downward,
screw the bolt cap on to the bolt body.
9. Holding the bolt cap securely with the
allen wrench, twist the bolt handle
counter clockwise to the cocked po-
sition.
10. Follow steps 1-3 of section N to remove
barrel from stock.
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Figure 13
Figure 14 
						

							11. Follow steps 9-14 in section N.
12. Return bolt to receiver.
P. GENERAL CLEANING AND MAIN-
TENANCE
Blackpowder and Pyrodex are very corro-
sive. Therefore, careful cleaning of your muzzle-
loading firearm is extremely important. If left
uncleaned for any length of time the fouling will
cause rust, pits, and degradation of the metal particularly around threaded areas.
The barrel attaching system on most CVA firearms allows for the barrel to be
removed for easier cleaning without disassembly. The recommended cleaning
procedure for In-Line CVA rifles follows.
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure make sure gun is unloaded. (See Section
K, Step 2).
1. Remove the barrel from the stock.
2. For thorough cleaning, disassemble gun as instructed in section N or O,
carefully cleaning all bolt assembly components. For quick cleaning leave
Breech Plug and bolt assembly  in and clean the barrel while still assembled.
3. Attach a cleaning jag to the ramrod.
4. Push a solvent saturated patch down the muzzle with the ramrod.
5. Pump the rod and patch up and down in the barrel. HELPFUL HINT: The
nipple should always be removed for cleaning.
6. Replace cleaning patches as often as needed until barrel is clean of all signs
of fouling.
7. When completed, wipe off all excess solvent and dry barrel thoroughly.
8. Clean fouling on the stock and exterior parts by wiping with an oily cloth.
9. Oil the barrel inside and out well and reassemble the firearm.
*All oils should be natural; NO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.
Q. REMOVING A CHARGE
Under normal conditions a muzzleloading firearm is unloaded simply by firing it
into a suitable and safe backstop. There are, however, some conditions under which
the firearm cannot be fired and the charge must be removed.
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Figure 15 
						

							THE TWO MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. If the projectile is not seated firmly against the powder charge, stop immedi-
ately! Do not attempt to fire the rifle. You must remove the charge and clean
the barrel.
2. If the rifle is loaded in a proper manner yet fails to fire after repeated
attempts (as explained in the “Loading and Shooting” Section).
NEVER ATTEMPT TO PULL A CHARGE UNTIL THE POWDER HAS BEEN REN-
DERED INERT (DEACTIVATED) BY THOROUGHLY SOAKING IN WATER.
Removing a projectile is dangerous when there is a powder charge be-
hind the projectile. Four approved methods to remove a projectile from the
barrel are to: (1) Use a CO
2 discharger to blow the projectile from the barrel; (2)
Remove the nipple from the breech plug and work powder into the flash chan-
nel. Replace the nipple, recap or reprime to discharge; or (3) With the muzzle in
a safe direction, and the percussion cap (and any excess fulminate) removed
from the nipple, remove the bolt, nipple and breech plug (see section M, N).
Empty the powder into a safe container. Using the ramrod and cleaning jag
with a solvent soaked cleaning patch, push the projectile from the breech for-
ward and out the muzzle of the barrel.
After the projectile has been removed from the bore, clean the bore, barrel
and parts as explained in the “Cleaning” section and reassemble the firearm.
If for any reason you are unable to remove the charge in the manner recom-
mended, soak the barrel in very hot water for one-half hour. Once the powder has
been rendered inert, take the barrel to a qualified gunsmith.
R. SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
Most CVA rifles are equipped with adjustable style rifle sights for windage and
elevation.
  1. Adjust the rear sight for elevation by loosening the retaining screw and slid-
ing the sight up the ramp to raise the point of impact or down the ramp to
lower the point of impact.
  2. Adjust the rear sight for windage by loosening the retaining screw so that
sight will slide to the left or right. To move the point of impact to the right,
move rear sight to the right. To move the point of impact to the left, move
rear sight to the left.
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							S. SCOPE MOUNTING
CVA In-Line rifles are drilled and tapped for easy scope installation. Do not drill
additional holes in the barrel as this could weaken its structure and contribute to
a rupture, causing injury and/or death to yourself and others. Scopes should be
mounted according to manufacturer’s instructions. CVA’s Rapid Remount Scope
Mount System™ (AC1655) allows the shooter the option of a quick detachable
scope mounting system, that returns to the zero point when reinstalled.
T. SIGHTING IN A SCOPED RIFLE
  1. Safety first - Gun unloaded.
  2. Scope mounted and bore sighted.
  3. Load gun.
  4. Start at 25 yards. Shoot three shot group.
   5. Adjust scope to center of group. Should be 1 high at 25 yards to be zero at
100 yards.
  6. Clean gun.
    7. Repeat process of 3 shot group until sighted-in. Check at 50 and 100 yards.
U. STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
This gun is classified as a firearm or dangerous weapon and is sold by us with
the express understanding that we assume no liability for its resale and unsafe
handling under local laws and regulations. Connecticut Valley Arms assumes no
responsibility for physical injury or property damage resulting from intentional or
accidental discharge, or the function of any gun subject to influences beyond our
control. We will honor no claim which was the result of careless or improper han-
dling, unauthorized adjustment, improper loading, use of improper powder or com-
ponents, corrosion or neglect.
For your protection, examine this firearm carefully at the time of purchase. If
any unsafe condition exists contact your dealer or CVA immediately.
Connecticut Valley Arms does not recommend or approve of any custom al-
teration or conversion. Firearms subjected to alteration are not covered by factory
warranty. Responsibility for these alterations rests totally with the individual per-
forming such work. Any such work done improperly or without proper judgement
may cause malfunction or damage resulting in injury or death to the shooter and/or
bystanders.
V. VOLUNTARY RECALL
In August 1997, CVA implemented a Voluntary Recall of all In-Line rifle
models with serial numbers ending in 95 or 96. If you have a CVA In-Line
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							21 model with such a serial number do not use or allow anyone else to use the
gun. If you have one of these rifles, call CVA immediately at 770-449-4687
for complete details and a replacement barrel.
In May 1999, Blackpowder Products, Inc. purchased the assets of Con-
necticut Valley Arms, Inc. and now operates under the trade name of Con-
necticut Valley Arms and/or CVA. Any claims relating to the above described
Voluntary Recall should be addressed to Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc., not
Blackpowder Products, Inc. Blackpowder Products, Inc. assumes no liabil-
ity for any products manufactured or sold prior to January 1, 1998.
W. SERVICE – (770) 449-4687 MON-FRI 8:30 - 4:00 PM EST
Should your CVA firearm require repair, we recommend that it be returned to
our factory. This will insure all work is performed by a competent staff of trained
technicians.
Any firearm returned to the factory should be marked to the attention of Re-
pair Department. A letter of instructions should be enclosed to facilitate handling.
Please be sure to include name, address and phone number. All firearms must
be unloaded and shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS).
Our Service Department will inspect and evaluate the problem. Should any
work required not be covered by warranty, you will be advised of the cost. No work
will be done without your approval.
X. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS
1. All correspondence and orders must be addressed to:
CVA
5988 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, GA 30071
Attention: Customer Service
2. Include in the order:
Model of Gun
Part Number
Part Description
Caliber and Type (Percussion, Flintlock)
3. If the proper part identification is not possible from the parts list, send the
specific part in question to aid identification.
4. Discontinued items are subject to availability. CVA will reserve the right to
make compatible substitutions when necessary.
5. Enclose the total retail price of the item plus postage and handling. Refer to
the chart to determine this.
6. Please allow four to six weeks from receipt of order for delivery. 
						

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POSTAGE & HANDLING CHART
Orders Totaling: Add
UP TO $20.00..........................................................................................$3.50
$20.01 - $30.00........................................................................................$5.00
$30.01 - $50.00........................................................................................$7.00
$50.01 - $80.00......................................................................................$10.00
$80.01 - $110.00....................................................................................$15.00
$110.01 - $200.00..................................................................................$20.00
$200.01 - $500.00 ................................................................................. $25.00
OVER $500.00....................................................................................... $30.00
Georgia residents must add 6% sales tax.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA), warrants all factory finished firearms to be
free of defects in material or workmanship, for the lifetime of the firearm, to the
original consumer owner. This warranty is established by return of the authorized
warranty card within fifteen (15) days of purchase, and is not transferable.
Any CVA firearm or part thereof returned postage paid to the address below
will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standard, free of charge, and re-
turned to the purchaser postage prepaid.
This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from careless handling,
improper loading, corrosion, neglect, or customer alteration. Nor does it cover nor-
mal wear of any part, metal or wood finish, cost of inconvenience due to product
failure, or transportation damage.
Connecticut Valley Arms reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace fire-
arms or parts thereof damaged by the above. This warranty does not apply to “kit”
models. While CVA does guarantee quality and workmanship of the parts con-
tained in each kit, we have no control over final finishing and assembly of these
products. Therefore, no responsibility for construction or use of kit models is im-
plied or assumed. Any part determined, by our inspection, to be faulty will be re-
placed free of charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void if:
• Any propellant other than the correct type blackpowder or Pyrodex has
been used.
• CVA recommended powder charge has been exceeded.
• Any form of plastic patch has been used. (modern day sabots not included)
• Any attempt has been made to remove barrel from receiver.
Address all inquiries and correspondence to:
Connecticut Valley Arms
5988 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, GA 30071 
						

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							FORM 103
REV. 01/01
Connecticut Valley Arms
5988 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, Georgia 30071