Also, and I haven't torn it down to take a look-see yet, but the old CVA also has a lock and/or problem. The lock will only hold on half and full cock if the set trigger is pulled first. Can this be easily corrected?
yes and no .
it depends on if you have a hunting style double set or a target style double set .
CVA through the years used both .
if its a target set , then Nope the only thing you can do is replace the trigger set .
if its a hunting double set , then the trigger should allow you to fire the lock no mater if the trigger is set or unset .
easy way to find out is to pull the lock . look into the sear hole while squeezing the front trigger . If you see the trigger bar move up while pulling the front trigger then you have the hunting double set and your problem is most likely that the triggers are inlet to deep . Thus the rear trigger bar will not let the sear engage tell it has been set .
To fix that you need to drop the triggers alittle and some times file the rear trigger bar down so that you can cock the lock . Remember the rear trigger bar cannot touch the sear when cocked , it has to slap the sear