No published sn data.
Connecticut Valley Arms Inc. (CVA) black powder rifles typically have serial numbers that can help date the firearm. However, to determine the exact year associated with serial number 0099933, you would need to consult CVA's production records or a reliable source on CVA firearms. Generally, CVA began operations in the 1970s, so a serial number in that range likely corresponds to the production period between the late 1970s and early 2000s. For precise dating, contacting CVA directly or referencing a specific serial number guide would be necessary.
CVA is s reproduction gun
Black powder, or a BP substitute such as Pyrodex. NEVER use smokeless powder. For bullets, either a lead bullet made for muzzleloaders, or a muzzleloading sabot and matching bullet. You need to read the owner's manual. If you do not have one, contact CVA thru their website.
I believe those were made in Spain for CVA, and taken over now by Traditions.
The records are sketchy at best for most modern BP guns as far as manufacture dates. Many of the CVA guns made in Spain have a serial number that looks like this; 492.1234567 this would be a tell tail for being made in April of 92. as for general dates they were made from the late 70s to 1995
The CVA website has a downloadable user's manual for your rifle. Go to cva.com, FAQs, scroll down to user's manual. Read the entire manual before attempting to shoot your rifle.
Check with CVA Customer Service through their website. i did check with them about a week ago no reply from them
I have a .50cal Plainsman black powder rifle and had the same question. I found the 2 links below that show a gun that looks almost identical to mine and they each list CVA as the manufacture: http://www.gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/IMO_GA/Gun_C/CVA+Plainsman http://www.auctionarms.com/search/printitem.cfm?ItemNum=8317215 I hope that helps.
Impossible to say without more information. Jukar was a manufacturer of black powder barrels in the 1970s/ 80s that were used to assemble inexpensive reproductions of early firearms. Some were in do-it-yourself kit form, some were finished guns. Manufacturers included CVA. Values are typically under $200, but will depend on the exact gun and condition.
Kits were made by Connecticut Valley Arms Otherwise known as CVA
75-100 grains of powder.
There are no known date codes for CVA, but with a low serial# such as yours it is obviously early in that models production. IF the model was known I could give you an idea of the year based on when production started. If you need help with identifying the model the online auctions like gunbroker, auction arms and proxi bid are good research tools. Enter what you know in the search (CVA .45 black powder) or (CVA 45 muzzleloader) and compare photos to what you have. You may have to search archives or completed auctions, but you should have good luck.