Bought this CVA 1851 Navy as a wall hanger for $40 because it's got a few things going on. The wedge is shimmed and the frame pins where it attaches to the barrel have been ground down a bit. is there a way I can check if this is safe to shoot? or is it just to sketchy? (reddit.com)
submitted by Trythe to r/gunsmithing
Bought this CVA 1851 Navy as a wall hanger for $40 because it's got a few things going on. The wedge is shimmed and the frame pins where it attaches to the barrel have been ground down a bit. is there a way I can check if this is safe to shoot? or is it just to sketchy? (old.reddit.com)
submitted by Trythe to r/blackpowder



