Manual

d. FIRE

e. If the gun fails to fire, refer to Section O, Pulling a Charge.

N. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Blackpowder and Pyrodex are very corrosive. Therefore, careful cleaning of your muzzle-

loading firearm is extremely important. If left uncleaned for any length of time the fouling will

cause rust, pits, and degradation of the metal particularly around threaded areas.

The barrel attaching system on most CVA firearms allows for the barrel to be removed for

easier cleaning without disassembly. The recommended cleaning procedure for most CVA

rifles, pistols, and shotguns follows.

NOTE: Before beginning this procedure make sure gun is unloaded. (See Section L, Step 2).

1. Remove the ramrod.

2. Depending on the model gun you have, tap out the wedge pin in the forearm or re-

move the screw in the bottom of the stock.

3. Pull the hammer to the full-cock position.

4. Lift the barrel out of the stock and remove the nipple or flash hole liner.

5. Attach a cleaning jag to the ramrod.

6. Place the breech end of the barrel into a pail of hot soapy water and push a wet patch down

the muzzle with the ramrod.

7. Pump the rod and patch up and down in the barrel, drawing soapy water into the barrel

through the nipple orifice. HELPFUL HINT: The bolster clean out screw on percussion

rifles can be removed for easier cleaning. If this is done, be certain that the screw is

cleaned separately before being installed.

8. Replace cleaning patches as often as needed until barrel is clean of all signs of fouling.

9. When completed, wipe off all excess water and dry barrel thoroughly.

10. Clean fouling on the stock, lock and exterior parts by wiping with an oily cloth.

11. Oil the barrel inside and out well and reassemble the firearm by reversing Steps 1-4. Lightly

coat the threads of the nipple and bolster screw or flash hole liner with grease.

WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ATTEMPTS BE MADE TO

REMOVE THE BOLSTER OR BREECH PLUG. THIS IS AN INTEGRAL PATENTED

SYSTEM WHICH CAN ONLY BE REMOVED OR INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED FAC-

TORY PERSONNEL. ANY FORM OF TAMPERING WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.