Mystery Black Powder Kit Unboxing

Published on January 11, 2021
Duration: 15:09

This video features an unboxing and initial inspection of a vintage Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) 50 Caliber Blazer inline black powder rifle, along with a comprehensive collection of its original accoutrements. The presenter, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, received the rifle and accessories as a gift and meticulously goes through each item, including cleaning supplies, projectiles like the TC Maxi Ball, powder measures, and capping tools. The unboxing provides a glimpse into the past of muzzleloading, highlighting the care taken by the previous owner and the functionality of vintage shooting accessories.

Quick Summary

The CVA 50 Caliber Blazer is an older inline front-stuffer black powder rifle from the 1960s-70s, often sold as a kit. It uses 50 caliber projectiles like the TC Maxi Ball and black powder substitutes such as RS 2f Pyrodex. The included accessories feature a comprehensive cleaning kit, powder dispensers, and pyrotechnics pellets for rapid reloading.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Unboxing Setup
  2. 00:48Unboxing the CVA Blazer Rifle
  3. 01:20Rifle Details & Initial Impressions
  4. 01:41Exploring the Accessory Box
  5. 01:55Cleaning Supplies & Patches
  6. 02:01Black Powder & Lubricants
  7. 02:19Thompson Center Solvent & Hodgdon Spitball
  8. 02:43Powder Horns & Dispensers
  9. 03:17Powder Dispenser Functionality
  10. 03:37Powder Funnel & Second Powder Horn
  11. 04:13TC Maxi Ball Projectiles
  12. 04:36Maxi Ball Lubricant Condition
  13. 04:54Capper Tool & Percussion Caps
  14. 05:42Pyrotechnics Pellets & Field Use
  15. 06:33Volumetric Powder Measure
  16. 06:47More Spitball Lubricant
  17. 06:57Cleaning Kit & Accoutrements
  18. 07:16Nipple Pick & Cleaning Tool
  19. 07:46Comprehensive Cleaning Kit Contents
  20. 08:29Test Firing the Rifle
  21. 08:51Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CVA 50 Caliber Blazer rifle?

The CVA 50 Caliber Blazer is an inline front-stuffer black powder rifle, likely from the 1960s or 1970s. It's an older style of muzzleloader that was often sold as a kit and is designed to shoot round balls.

What kind of ammunition is included with the CVA Blazer?

The unboxing revealed TC Maxi Ball projectiles in 50 caliber, which are designed for muzzleloaders. It also included RS 2f Pyrodex, a black powder substitute, and pyrotechnics pellets for quick reloading in hunting scenarios.

What cleaning and maintenance tools were found with the rifle?

The kit contained a variety of cleaning tools, including a cleaning towel, patches, Thompson Center Arms Number 13 Black Powder Solvent, a toothbrush, jags, scrapers, brushes, a nipple pick, and a nipple wrench, indicating thorough maintenance.

What are pyrotechnics pellets used for in muzzleloading?

Pyrotechnics pellets are 50-grain charges that can be pre-loaded with a projectile into a tube. This allows for rapid field reloading in hunting situations by dumping the entire contents down the barrel, combining powder and projectile.

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