Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this muzzleloading rifle kit today for a penny-start auction, this is the Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) / Jukar Kentucky Rifle Kit.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) / Jukar
Model: Kentucky Rifle Kit
Serial: 0030320
Caliber: .45 Cal
Finish: In The White Barrel, Color Case Hardened, and Brass Components
Barrel Length: 33 3/8" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Muzzleloader / Flintlock-Ignition / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The long rifle—commonly known as the Kentucky rifle, Pennsylvania rifle, or American long rifle—was a muzzle-loading firearm that played a significant role in early American hunting, frontier life, and warfare. Developed in colonial America during the early eighteenth century, it was distinguished by its exceptionally long barrel and relatively small caliber, features that set it apart from most contemporary European firearms. The long rifle was among the earliest widely used firearms to incorporate rifling, with spiral grooves cut into the bore that caused a round lead ball to spin in flight, greatly improving stability and accuracy over the smoothbore muskets of the era. Its precision made it highly valued during the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and later conflicts, including the War of 1812, the Texas Revolution, and even limited use during the American Civil War.
Model: Kentucky Rifle Kit
Serial: 0030320
Caliber: .45 Cal
Finish: In The White Barrel, Color Case Hardened, and Brass Components
Barrel Length: 33 3/8" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Muzzleloader / Flintlock-Ignition / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The long rifle—commonly known as the Kentucky rifle, Pennsylvania rifle, or American long rifle—was a muzzle-loading firearm that played a significant role in early American hunting, frontier life, and warfare. Developed in colonial America during the early eighteenth century, it was distinguished by its exceptionally long barrel and relatively small caliber, features that set it apart from most contemporary European firearms. The long rifle was among the earliest widely used firearms to incorporate rifling, with spiral grooves cut into the bore that caused a round lead ball to spin in flight, greatly improving stability and accuracy over the smoothbore muskets of the era. Its precision made it highly valued during the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and later conflicts, including the War of 1812, the Texas Revolution, and even limited use during the American Civil War.
Modern enthusiasts can experience this historic legacy firsthand through the vintage Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) / Jukar Kentucky Rifle Kit, a single-shot muzzleloader that replicates these classic features. Rather than purchasing a finished firearm, this kit allows you to completely assemble your own rifle from scratch, giving you a true hands-on experience, prompting you to polish the wood stock and finish the 33 3/8" octagon barrel to a traditional blued or browned finish on your own. This DIY assembly process transforms a collection of raw parts, completed with classic pre-cast brass furniture, into a fully functional, personalized .45 caliber flintlock-ignition rifle that captures the exact spirit of frontier craftsmanship.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory box sleeve, the styrofoam box, and all the contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1193718780 |
BidPrice: |
2.25 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
305 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 17:07:02 |





