CVA .36 Cal. Brass Frame

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Well I was at the counter of the LGS picking up a gun from the smith. I saw this one was all alone in the case with a price tag of $100 so I decided to give it a home. I am now going out the door to drive to Cabella's for the necessary gear. Though this one has no instructions, or paperwork so I am in the dark ages here. I would do a google search though I have had the gun all of 20 minutes, and I am now going out the door to beat rush hour trafffic. I will try to post a picture when I get home.

Thank you all for any help.

Nate
 
Well some other things came up so it is gonna be about two weeks till I get the chance to shoot it. Though I will use the time to clean it up, and get a list of what I am going to need. I think it will work out better that way so that I get a chance to research things. This is my first attempt at BP with a revolver. I have some experience with a match lock, and a couple of flint lock saddle pistols. Though I have not fired them in over twenty years.

I also hand load, as well as bullet cast so I will be able to feed this one.
 
You will feel right at home.

Before you go buy a bunch of stuff you might want to get a little info from around here.
 
Awesome and welcome, I'm also a recent convert. (compared to others on this board). I actually now prefer all the tinkering and complications of BP revolver shooting over my "ca-trige" guns now. I love the history element also.

Here's the place to start, right on the front page, the sticky: So you want a cap and ball revolver?

I must warn you though, you will not be able to stop buying these pistols, it's a terrible sickness. :)
 
Well I read the sticky, I have two weeks to decide on the wants and needs part. Then I will purchase the things to be able to shoot the revolver.

Until then my Mod. 67-1 S&W, and my .41 Mag Ruger Black Hawk will be getting a work out.

I remember that the Spanish match lock reproduction that I inherited from grampa was fun shoot. As well as it did get some funny looks at the range. I shot the flint locks that day as well they were fun. Though all of those were cleaned very well afterwards. Then put away into the safes. They get oiled when needed.

This particular BP pistol is the great one due to there are no special attachments to it. It is what it is. A cheap shooter that I plan on shooting the crap out of. Looks like one more to have to wash when I get home from the range. I already clean corrosive primer compound out of 3 rifles every time I shoot them. Now the revolver as well.
 
Fun and Games!

Then if you hold your loads to under 20 gr you will have a ball! Some who shun the Brass framed revolvers as weak but if you use common sense and a powder measure, you will be safe. Shoot only round balls to protect the frame from heavy bullet recoil. Stick with real BP if you can or load the substitutes by VOLUME not weight.
You can get many years of good service from a Brasser!
Besides when shined-up, they are Pretty to look at!
Most old '51 Navy repro's are .44 cal and some few are .36's. In either, load light! Coo becauselt never made a .44 in that revolver. It's OK though because the big .44's are easy to score!
Have fun but most of all load safely and use either over the powder felt wads or grease over the balls to prevent chainfires.
Welcome to the Hobby and have fun!
ZVP
 
Brass frames aren't necessarily "weak", but they are WEAKER than steel & won't hold up as well over the long run. They risk frame stretching and arbor loosening.
Keep the charges low for best longevity.

Good luck with it.
Denis
 
Well honestly I know from it being labor intensive for cleaning I will probably more likely than not use it as an occasional shooter. Time will tell on that part. Next week I will pick up the stuff I need to shoot it. I will end up casting my own balls for it. I cast bullets, and have 30 pounds of soft lead saved so I have a good starting point.
 
Update with a bit of assistance needed

Ok I went to Cabella's. I purchased a can of Tripple7 FFFG, 36 cal round balls, 100 lubed wool felt wads, and a can of Cabella's muzzle loader lube. I will in the morning work on cutting down a case to make a powder scoop to get me close to 20 grains of powder.

I took the revolver apart. Cleaned it, and lubed it. Put it back together again. The only problem I am having is with the trigger. It is not keeping the hammer cocked unless I hold it forward while cocking. I am not going to shoot it like that. It seems very unsafe. I have watched a couple of youtube videos of putting it back together. I am so far as I know doing the same thing the folks on the vids are. The problem is I am deaf so hearing what the person is saying is not possible. Some help would be appreciated greatly. I will check back on this when I am having my morning coffee, and the Mrs. is in bed. It is now way past my bedtime now. So I am going to bed.

Thank you,
Nate
 
Sounds like you reassembled it wrong.
There should be spring pressure bearing on the trigger.
Denis
 
Nate,

You did not mention if your revolver is Colt or Remington pattern, but the cure would be pretty much the same.

Remove the trigger guard and the combo spring for the trigger and bolt. When replacing this spring, be sure the long arm is facing toward the top of the gun and is positioned on the ledge on the trigger. That is what makes the trigger bear forward and engage the hammer notches. The short leg goes on the bolt to make it pop up and lock the cylinder. I hope this helps you. ;)
 
Thanks for the response someone sent me a PM with the correct info. I did not have the lower leaf spring over the front finger of the trigger, so it had no forward pull when the hammer engaged. Thanks for the help. Now to head to the range, and make a smoke screen.
 
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