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Christmas Eve Salute To Liberty Beautiful Sunday from the barn in coastal Maine. Seems like a fitting time to send off a rifle salute from the flintlock to our Creator for the blessings and beauty of the day, and for the miraculous event that took place this very eve, some 2,000 years ago. The...

Hello from the Midcoast Maine! New to flinktlocks myself, started building in the beginning of the year. Love it! Always looking to learn.

Excellent tip! I’ve got another kit coming and will try just that!

Really very nicely done! And I like the darker coloring; my Colonial Longrifle (extra fancy Maple) was finished exactly the same as yours; Jim's Iron Nitrate and Tried & True. But seems a little lighter than I had hoped; really like your deeper, darker stock. I also used Jax Black on the lock...

It is finished! Thanks - Many thanks to those who most graciously answered my numerous questions as I built my first flintlock rifle kit. I've named her "Charlene" (I name all my rifles), and she's a pretty gal. The Kit - The wood and parts provided by Kibler were of excellent quality; the...

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A Thank You Follow Up I just wanted to say thank you for those who help me with my first muzzleloader build, and those who encouraged me along the way. I did have a number of questions, that many patiently answered, via email message or phone calls, much appreciated. Photos below. I just...

When I grew up in rural upstate New York, almost every house had a large wood and glass gun case with the rifles, usually bolt action deer rifles or shotguns, stored. It was usually very prominently located in either the dining or living rooms and was a point of pride. And another boomstick...

That is one beautiful build! And appreciate the detailed description of the wood finishing. I’m a new builder, and that knowledge is invaluable to me. Carving - And the carving adds some great design elements! Front Sight - Especially impressed how you have the sight filed flush. That looks...

Thank you all, I am move to woodworking, and suggestions like that are very helpful. How does cherry wood finish and hold up in comparison to say the curly maple wood that I used on the current build?

I'm a new builder of flintlocks, and as I wrap up my current build, I had ordered another kit, the Woodrunner in the extra curly Maple, the same wood as I used with my current rifle. I started to think about that, and wondered if another wood choice may be better, just for a change of scenery...

Super helpful, I used a file and a red Scotchbrite. But don't quite have the polish that you do. And it think there is a lot of value in your statement about 5 hours, and could use another 5. There is a point where you have to stop, realizing that I want this is look like a rifle used by a...

Could I ask you how you polished up the brass so nicely? It looks remarkable. Tnx

Also first time builder here. Also Colonial in maple stock. Been loving the process, wanted to just work on weekends so it stayed a joy not a chore. Like you, I’ve also greatly appreciated the sage advice. I’ve got from this group here, and really appreciated the excellent videos that Jim...

Looks amazing!

Thanks gents!

This is my first rifle build, a Kibler Colonial Longrifle. So far, I have applied two coats to the rifle, as per instructions, letting it dry thoroughly after a thin application coat. Followed Jim's video, using the Tired and True product and a red Scotchbrite pad. The wood color looks good...

Super, ordered. Thank you!

Super cool! Did you buy the "Fine Kit"?

Wow, that is a standard to aim for! I started on the butt plate this weekend, matching it to the stock, and filing the patch box opening to fit. You've given me new inspiration to hold a higher standard. When you say "detail Sanders" do you mean power sanders, or elbow power? Fair amount of...