Some very early CVA mountain rifles were stocked in maple, from plain to modestly curly, I think. The one I've worked on for a friend seems to be maple with only a hint of curl and a Douglas barrel, very early. The lock, if Spanish, is well made and has an internal bridle on the tumbler. I told him to keep after me about fixing it (broken sear, after 40 years, other minor stuff) or I'd take such a liking to it I'd keep it. Luckily it is percussion, so I was able not to covet.
To me, beech when stained and finished doesn't look all that different from plain maple. I'd just refinish it a little more traditionally and enjoy it, or sell it if it's factory finished in great condition and buy another one built from a kit to restock or refinish.
I noticed last fall at Friendship that Traditions has brought back the mountain rifles, and they may not be perfect, but they look a lot nicer than the T/C's! I'm tempted to try a flintlock.
