MtMan-List: Old CVA Pistols

[mxhbc@TTACS.TTU.EDU (Henry B. Crawford)]

Friends,

At a recent Civil War event I bought a muzzleloading pistol for $75.00,
that bears a strong resemblance to the CVA mountain pistol.  The lock
plate, nipple drum, breech plug, and barrel work are identical to my old
CVA mountain rifle (which was made in the USA).  The pistol was apparently
made in Spain  and is also marked with the name "JUKAR", along with the
serial number 0040879.  It is not marked CVA anywhere.  Someone told me
that CVA pistols were once made in Spain.  CVA firearms were very good (my
mountain rifle is an older model with patch box, double set trigger and
all) and I assume they still are.

I am wondering if anyone knows when CVA had their guns made in Spain and if
they still do.  Can anyone give me a clue to manufacture date by the serial
number?

Thanks,
HBC

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