Manual

VOLUNTARY RECALL
In August 1997, CVA implemented a Voluntary Recall of In-Line rifle models with
serial numbers ending in 95 or 96. If you have, or know of someone who has, a CVA
In-Line model with these serial numbers do not use the gun. If your gun is affected,
call CVA's TECH-LINE at 770-449-4687 for complete details, including a free re-
placement barrel.
F. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING
MUZZLELOADERS
1. MISCONCEPTION: A MUZZLELOADER IS UNLOADED AFTER THE CAP
IS REMOVED.
• As long as the barrel is loaded with powder and projectile the firearm is
loaded and must be treated as a loaded firearm.
2. MISCONCEPTION: A MISFIRE WILL NOT FIRE AFTER A MINUTE OR
TWO.
• Misfire is the least understood condition and the leading cause of acci-
dents - mainly because the condition is treated casually. When a misfire
occurs keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction until the load has been
cleared from the barrel. Potentially dangerous misfires occur when the cap
or priming powder ignites, but the main powder charge fails to ignite. Pos-
sibilities are (1) a blocked or clogged vent (flash channel or touchhole), (2)
a contaminated (wet or oily) main powder charge or (3) no main powder
charge. Wait a few minutes, then recap or reprime and try again to shoot
out the load. When several attempts fail, remove the projectile by using an
approved method described in number 3.
3. MISCONCEPTION: PULLING A PROJECTILE IS A SAFE PRACTICE.
• Pulling a projectile is dangerous when there is a powder charge behind
the projectile. Three approved methods to remove a projectile from the
barrel are to: (1) Use a CO
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discharger to blow the projectile from the bar-
rel; (2) work a little powder with a vent pick through the flintlock touchhole,
or remove the percussion nipple from the drum or bolster and work pow-
der into the flash channel. Replace the nipple, recap or reprime to dis-
charge; or (3) Remove the nipple and place the barrel's breech in eight
inches of water to soak (deactivate) the main powder charge for about an
hour before pulling the projectile.
4. MISCONCEPTION: BLOW DOWN THE BARREL TO CLEAN OR CLEAR
THE VENT AND EXTINGUISH HOT SPARKS OR EMBERS.
• Blowing down the barrel is hazardous. Keep all parts of the body away
from the muzzle at all times. Point the muzzle only at the intended target.
G. BASIC ACCESSORIES FOR A MUZZLELOADER
1. LOADING ACCESSORIES
Propellant - Blackpowder or acceptable substitute such as Pyrodex or
Pyrodex Pellets (in approved guns only). NEVER USE SMOKELESS POW-
DER.
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