Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 1590:
Sold for: $90
Description
This is a single-shot percussion cap muzzleloading rifle manufactured by Connecticut Valley Arms Inc. (CVA), identified as the Bobcat model. The rifle is chambered for .54 Caliber and is marked for use with Black Powder Only. It features a heavy octagonal steel barrel finished in a dark blued or blackened treatment, mounted to a black synthetic stock. The stock incorporates checkered grip panels and decorative scrollwork cast into the metallic lock plates. The action is a traditional external hammer percussion system.
Visible markings on the barrel include CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS Inc. BOB CAT MADE IN SPAIN Black Powder Only .54 Caliber Read Instructions Before Use. Additional proof and serial/date markings are present: 700kg/cm2 and the serial/date code 61-13-D18231-95. A sling swivel is present near the muzzle end of the barrel. The rifle is currently missing the ram rod and the cap nipple.
This firearm is classified as an antique black powder muzzleloader.
BBL: Approximately 24 inches
OAL: Approximately 40 inches
Condition report:
The magazines are in overall excellent, near-new condition. The matte black polymer finish is consistent across all items with no visible scratches, cracks, or signs of heavy use. The feed lips and followers appear undamaged. There is no evidence of rust or corrosion, as the construction is primarily polymer. We have not function-tested these magazines with live ammunition or in a host firearm. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws, particularly those concerning high-capacity magazines.
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