.36 cal SMR in Walnut completed

[Mike in FL]

Nicest one I've seen

 

[TDM]

Nicest one I've seen

Thank you Mike.

 

[TDM]

Very nice Thad! My kinda gun not a fan of the ones that look like a chandelier. Keep up the good work.

Thank you Tyler!

 

[BozoMiller]

A very well done job, so elegant. Just a damn fine job.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Finished up assembling my Kibler SMR today. Nothing out of the ordinary, only extras were a good internal & external lock polish, a toe plate, a couple of incised lines on the cheek rest, and some dimple adornment on the muzzle. And I also gave the bore a good scrub with JB bore paste, bore shine and green scotchbrite. I little finger tip polish on the crown too. Hopefully the bore scrub will aid in the barrel break in and ease the fouling a little. Standard Kibler front sight and a taller rear sight from Track of the Wolf. No stain on the stock, it was sanded, then 2 coats of BC sealer/filler, then 2 hand rubbed coats of my T&T oil varnish/gum turpentine mix. I used Jax Black on all the metal, just went for a much darker finish that what I’ve done in the past. Here’s some outside and inside photos.

Very nice looking rifle.

 

[TDM]

Very nice looking rifle.

Thanks!

 

[TDM]

A very well done job, so elegant. Just a damn fine job.

Thank you Sir.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Thanks!

Welcome. Fancy rifles are nice but I prefer a plain rifle without tons of bling. That SMR is right up my alley. My favorite caliber too.

 

[TDM]

Welcome. Fancy rifles are nice but I prefer a plain rifle without tons of bling. That SMR is right up my alley. My favorite caliber too.

Going to be a little cooler tomorrow, so if I can get up a little earlier I’ll do some shooting and see how it does.

 

[WALT53]

Going to be a little cooler tomorrow, so if I can get up a little earlier I’ll do some shooting and see how it does.

Hey TDM you got my address right if not let me know I like it would be perfect up hear for small game and coyotes and I’d take real good care of it . she’s a beauty.

 

[TDM]

Hey TDM you got my address right if not let me know I like it would be perfect up hear for small game and coyotes and I’d take real good care of it . she’s a beauty.

Very nice offer! I’ll definitely keep it in mind!

 

[yellowhammer]

...not a fan of the ones that look like a chandelier...

Agree 100%. Wonder how that "grandfather clock" carving stood up to actual use.

 

[MSW]

looks great!

 

[Gordoncourtney]

I’m going to use .350’s. But some use up to .355

Not fired my .36 double in anger yet so wonder what you were thinking. I don’t have a round ball load for it , I found Sierra pistol bullets very good, but am considering buying a .338 Lee bullet mould and paper patching it , almost perfect , it’s all brain enjoyment as I cannot get a police permit to even shoot on a range, France is ok as no licence needed for BP guns, I live in hope. Ferry to France 40 mins and £225 in my old Motorhome,

Love from this side of the pond

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Finished up assembling my Kibler SMR today. Nothing out of the ordinary, only extras were a good internal & external lock polish, a toe plate, a couple of incised lines on the cheek rest, and some dimple adornment on the muzzle. And I also gave the bore a good scrub with JB bore paste, bore shine and green scotchbrite. I little finger tip polish on the crown too. Hopefully the bore scrub will aid in the barrel break in and ease the fouling a little. Standard Kibler front sight and a taller rear sight from Track of the Wolf. No stain on the stock, it was sanded, then 2 coats of BC sealer/filler, then 2 hand rubbed coats of my T&T oil varnish/gum turpentine mix. I used Jax Black on all the metal, just went for a much darker finish that what I’ve done in the past. Here’s some outside and inside photos.

Very nice job Thad, looks great! Nice toe plate!

 

[TDM]

Very nice job Thad, looks great! Nice toe plate!

Thank you Rich!

 

[ETipp]

Its beautiful, Thad. Congrats for the fine job you did.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

Its beautiful, Thad. Congrats for the fine job you did.

I’ll just add bern watching .36 flintlocks on utube , amazing

 

[TDM]

Its beautiful, Thad. Congrats for the fine job you did.

Thanks Ed.

 

[Jim K]

Yes sir beautiful job Thad!!