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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: tedmn on February 28, 2011, 10:43:06 PM

Title: CVA Colonial Pistol kit
Post by: tedmn on February 28, 2011, 10:43:06 PM

Okay, I bought this CVA kit back, oh, in the mid 80's and I am now FINALLY (at least thinking about) putting it together.  The only issue is that I've long since lost the instructions, not that i couldn't figure out all the parts anyway.
However, if anyone might have a copy or know of where to get a copy of the kit manual, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

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Post by: Swamp on March 01, 2011, 05:59:53 AM

Hey Tedmn, welcome to the Association! We're glad your here. Not sure if you have introduced yourself, but feel free to in the "Introductions".

Anyway, I went to a gun show here recently, and picked up a CVA parts book, showing every model with parts list, and exploded views of their firearms. Not sure if this will help you, but I can scan it and send you a file of it if you want. Just let me know.  

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Post by: Riley/MN on March 01, 2011, 10:19:56 AM

Welcome Ted!

Do you know what model it is? Someone here might have a set of instructions laying around....

Folks, If this is the Ted I think it is - he took the top prize at the GSR Biathlon by shooting a clean 12 for 12!

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Post by: tedmn on March 01, 2011, 01:14:14 PM

:oops:

It was a challenge.  You know that Steve did say that NO ONE had a perfect score the year before...that to me is a line in the sand that HAS to be crossed!!

The event was a total blast to do, and I know that the Venture Crew that we trained and brought down really had a lot of fun.  Mike and I have already discussed how to organize for next years event.

As for the model, I saw nothing on the CVA box except the name of Colonial Pistol (.45 cal).  As mentioned, it doesn't look all that hard, just I wanted to see if they offered up any tricks to do the job right.

Ted

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Post by: Riley/MN on March 01, 2011, 04:47:48 PM

I didn't even see that in the title! I think I have one of those kits waitin for me at home- I will check when I get a chance. Might be a couple of days yet.

Did you see the story that the news put together? It is online...

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Post by: tedmn on March 01, 2011, 04:51:28 PM

Oh yeah, we saw it.  It made the rounds with all the shooters and scouts.  People got a feel for what it was all about from the video.  Very fun.

Well, if you can find the manuals, that would be cool.  It isn't a big kit so I'm sure that i could muddle my way through easily enough.

Ted

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Post by: Captchee on March 01, 2011, 06:42:08 PM

I cant remember CVA ever sending building instructions . Just a exploded view and a shooters guide
 So no real pointers .
 But if you look around at many custom pistols and  use you minds eye, you will have a lot better piece then if you just  put it together

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Post by: Riley/MN on March 10, 2011, 05:18:09 PM

Hey Ted - You've got mail...

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Post by: tedmn on March 10, 2011, 09:35:44 PM

THANKS DUDE!  YOU ROCK!!  Just what I needed!
 :!:  :!:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  

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Post by: Riley/MN on March 10, 2011, 10:15:30 PM