Connecticut Valley Arms CVA Brittany Shotgun .410 Percussion Muzzleloader
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 210924WL91
Make: Connecticut Valley Arms, CVA
Model: Brittany Shotgun II
Serial#: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1971-1989, ATF Antique
Gauge: .410 Bore
Action Type: Side by Side Dual-Trigger Muzzle-Loaded Percussion Shotgun with Double-Hammers.
Markings: The top of the left barrel is marked “Connecticut Valley Arms Inc / Black Powder Only .410 Cal. Spain” and “91”. The bottom of each barrel has Spanish Eibar proof marks including the proof of muzzle-loading firearms (three circles), proof mark of Eibar (a knight’s helmet over a shield with an “X”) and some faded marks.
Barrel Length: 25”
Choke: The barrels both have fixed Cylinder bores.
Weight: 5 Pounds, 6.1 Ounces
Sights/ Optics: There is a brass bead fixed to the muzzle end of the rib. The rib has been serrated to reduce glare, but the serrations are obscured by the finish.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one-piece smooth wood featuring two ferrules integral to the bottom of the barrel, a slot in the forend for the ramrod, two hammer plates, a semi-pistol grip, straight comb and black synthetic buttplate. The stocks have some light handling marks but lack any notable defects. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is approximately 13.5” and 12.5” from the triggers to the rear end of the buttplate. The drop at the comb is approximately .5” and the drop at the heel is approximately 1.5”. The buttplate has some light handling marks. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Browned, Brass and Blue
Finish Originality: The barrel is refinished, the rest is original.
Bore Condition: The bores are both bright and neither has erosion.
Overall Condition: The shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The blue finish on the lock-plates, trigger guard and top-tang has largely worn off but the barrel retains most of its finish. There are some handling marks, nicks, scuffs and handling marks on the shotgun’s metal surfaces. The markings on the barrel are obscured by the brown finish. The screwheads are serviceable. Overall, the stock is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. The barrels have no play on the stock. We have not fired this percussion shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This CVA Brittany Shotgun II is a .410 bore percussion muzzle-loader. The shotgun was sold by CVA until 1989 when the company discontinued its sale. Like many of CVA’s early offerings the shotgun was manufactured in Eibar, a region of Spain famous for its gun industry. The shotgun is an interesting utilitarian option that should prove handy to fans of blackpowder muzzleloaders. Good luck on your bid!