Early CVA Hawken

[voyageur1688]

 I have a CVA Hawken and the serial # on it is below 800. Can anyone tell me about when this one would have been made? will replacement parts from the newer ones fit? Is the lower serial # a factor in its value?
  Thanks.
 Todd

[chapmans]

It would help if you could post a photo!
   Steve C.

[voyageur1688]

 I dont have a digital camers or the internet at home. I am using my sisters computer, so will have to have her do that for me. The stock on this early Hawken, is more like the ones on an old traditions Hawken, and I have seen 1 other one with the same style stock, and it was an early CVA as well. That ones # was closer to 2000 if memory serves me right.
 Wil try to get some pics posted though.
 Thanks.
 Todd

[T*O*F]

I have a CVA Hawken and the serial # on it is below 800. Can anyone tell me about when this one would have been made?

As I recall, early CVA's didn't have serial numbers on them.  At some point, the FedGuv started requiring them for import purposes as well as the Black Powder Only warning.  Later CVA's are stamped with the year of manufacture, a space, then a serial number.  Even later ones have this info laser-etched into the barrel.

will replacement parts from the newer ones fit?

Some will, some won't.....depends on the part.

>Is the lower serial # a factor in its value?

No, they are an inexpensive gun in the same category as a cheap shotgun or rifle.  It would cost you more to replace a barrel or lock than the gun is worth.