CVA Kentucky Pistol Kit

reddheadnla1974 · December 2, 2008, 08:02 PM

I was wondering if a new in box CVA kentucky pistol kit was worth 140.00 bucks? Are they as good as buying a regular pistol. Would I be better off getting a kit or just one already put together? Thanks.

simonkenton · December 2, 2008, 08:35 PM

I built one of those years ago, a real nice pistol.
What does the completed pistol cost new?
Usually you save $50 to $100 with the kit. If so go ahead and do the kit, it is not too hard and it is a lot of fun. A little wood fitting, then staining and finishing.

reddheadnla1974 · December 2, 2008, 08:40 PM

I do'nt know. The one that I am thinking about is from an individual. I will have to see if I can find out. Thanks.

mykeal · December 2, 2008, 09:24 PM

The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms Fifth Edition (2007) lists the factory made CVA Kentucky pistol at $130 in 100% condition. It does not mention a flintlock version.

reddheadnla1974 · December 2, 2008, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the help ya'll!

kirpi97 · December 6, 2008, 07:10 PM

I purchased an in-the-box Kentucky for $100. It is worth it. They are fun to shot. But for feel and pure enjoyment, I shoot my .54 cal Lyman's Plains.

Both are fun to shoot. As for how do they compare with revolvers, I will have to wait until my revolvers arrive to tell you.

December 2, 2008, 08:02 PM	#1
reddheadnla1974 Member Join Date: August 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 71	CVA Kentucky Pistol Kit I was wondering if a new in box CVA kentucky pistol kit was worth 140.00 bucks? Are they as good as buying a regular pistol. Would I be better off getting a kit or just one already put together? Thanks.

December 6, 2008, 07:10 PM	#6
kirpi97 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 236	Kentucky woth $140 I purchased an in-the-box Kentucky for $100. It is worth it. They are fun to shot. But for feel and pure enjoyment, I shoot my .54 cal Lyman's Plains. Both are fun to shoot. As for how do they compare with revolvers, I will have to wait until my revolvers arrive to tell you. __________________ The parting shot... "Those who hammer their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not." Thomas Jefferson

December 2, 2008, 08:35 PM	#2
simonkenton Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 891	I built one of those years ago, a real nice pistol. What does the completed pistol cost new? Usually you save $50 to $100 with the kit. If so go ahead and do the kit, it is not too hard and it is a lot of fun. A little wood fitting, then staining and finishing.

December 2, 2008, 08:40 PM	#3
reddheadnla1974 Member Join Date: August 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 71	I do'nt know. The one that I am thinking about is from an individual. I will have to see if I can find out. Thanks.

December 2, 2008, 09:24 PM	#4
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms Fifth Edition (2007) lists the factory made CVA Kentucky pistol at $130 in 100% condition. It does not mention a flintlock version.

December 2, 2008, 09:30 PM	#5
reddheadnla1974 Member Join Date: August 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 71	Thanks for the help ya'll!