Kibler .36 SMR Completed

yellowhammer · Oct 8, 2024

I needed a squirrel rifle, and chose a .36 Kibler SMR "Quick Ship".

I started to wait till tomorrow for sunlight to show the wood figure and color better, but the twilight cast some interesting softening shadows, so here ya' go:

Gum Slough Muzzleloader · Oct 8, 2024

Nice work Hammer.
I like the finish on metal and wood. Turned out to be a beautiful gun.
You did well.
I like the deep rich finish of the wood.

Sledgehammers_at_Dawn · Oct 8, 2024

Nice! I always have trouble with the butt plate on the SMR. Looks like you got it on good.
I like the contrast between dark and silver on the lock. It makes it pop!
Well done.

yellowhammer · Oct 8, 2024

Just weighed it... 6 lb 15 oz

yellowhammer · Oct 8, 2024

Gum Slough Muzzleloader said:
Nice work Hammer...

Thanks GSML.

James Kibler · Oct 9, 2024

That's some really nice clean work! Well finished.

wiscoaster · Oct 9, 2024

Very nice!! I l really ike your metal, especially the lock with its bright screws. :thumb:

yellowhammer · Oct 9, 2024

James Kibler said:
That's some really nice clean work! Well finished.

Compliments from the Sensei himself are always highly appreciated.

Eric Krewson · Oct 9, 2024

I like that, very clean well, executed lines.

Gtrubicon · Oct 9, 2024

Excellent! What grade is the wood?

yellowhammer · Oct 9, 2024

Gtrubicon said:
Excellent! What grade is the wood?

Kibler's lowest grade; "Maple".

It's hard to get a representative photo, because of the extreme luminous chatoyance bands - every view angle looks different.

Chmachin · Oct 9, 2024

Chmachin · Oct 9, 2024

That is one gorgeous rifle sir!

snakebit · Oct 9, 2024

She's a beauty Hammer!'well worth the wait! Now go forth and let her whisper to some squirrels.

Gum Slough Muzzleloader · Oct 9, 2024

yellowhammer said:
Kibler's lowest grade; "Maple".

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It's hard to get a representative photo, because of the extreme luminous chatoyance bands - every view angle looks different.

My Colonial was standard maple and it had a lot of figure to it, I was very surprised, and very happy with it.

To get a compliment like that from James Kibler, to me is an Honor.
My .32 is a heck of a shooter, I'm sure you'll be pleased with your .36. Plus she's a damn good looking gun.

I Did It Again · Oct 10, 2024

VERY nice !

NeilMacleod · Oct 10, 2024

Awesome!

MSW · Oct 11, 2024

tremendous looking work !

Togo · Oct 11, 2024

Your rifle came out really nice, I love dark wood finishes. She really looks good in the sun too. I have a 40 SMR I bought 3 years ago that I use exclusively at Rendezvous and club matches, it is truly a tack driver.

Thingamajiggy · Oct 11, 2024

A beauty, well done.

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