Dikar Pennsylvania rifle

[voyageur1688]

 I have a Dikar Pennsylvania rifle and from what I am seeing, it looks like a CVA in every way other than being stamped Dikar. When were these made and what is the value

[Longknife]

There is one now on gunbroker, No bids at opener $160.00.....ED

[kentucky bucky]

They were all made by the same bunch of people in Spain. They are worth whatever somebody is willing to give you for it. I'm not being smart either. I've seen them go for 75 bucks up to 150 +.

[long carabine]

Why don't you buy a custom rifle.

[voyageur1688]

 Long Carabine,
 I am on a budget and just dont have the extra cash for another one. I have a kit from Jim Chambers that I am building and that as well as the Thompson Center Hawken Kit have pretty well wiped out any funds I have.  A custom rifle is great "IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT"- but if you cant, then you make due with what you can afford, so in a nutshell unless your buying it I aint getting it.
 Todd

[flintman-tx]

Most of us started this hobby with production guns. Some were pretty fair and others were, well, less than. However, we went on to other things...customs, build it yourself, etc. You have to start somewhere and as long as you stay away from the in-lines(oops, said the dirty word), you are on your way. This stuff is supposed to be fun and while I would not recommend some of the stuff out there, shoot it and enjoy.

[voyageur1688]

 Flintman,
 You are right about we having to start somewhere and to just enjoy this great hobby/sport. Some of us just do not have the cash at the start or the skill to start out with an expensive kit and risk ruining it until we have a bit of experience under our belts. I have learned that it is not so much the brand of the gun as the workmanship that was put into it that can make a difference between a bad gun and a nice gun. Granted, the lower priced ones wont make a great gun as for resale value, but some of them can be exceptional shooters. This Dikar I have is a great shooter even though it does not have a big cash value, but hey I love it anyway, along with my Dikar .45 Philladelphia Derringer, CVA .50 Hawken, CVA Kentucky, .45 Numrich swivel breach, .50 Thompson Center Hawken kit that I havent started on yet and my .50 Jim Chambers Isaac Haines kit. For that matter I also love my old mystery gun. Its an unknown maker,age and style. I am not sure as to exactly what it is but am planning to get pics sent to the museum and see if anyone can tell me what it is.
 Todd