45 Kibler in walnut

[CyrusP]

here is a 45 Kibler in walnut i done recently. i built it for my wife but it is a bit long for her. i may sell it, i have a man asking about it and i have sent some photos to him. this gun isbetter than the photos. if i do sell i am thinking on cutting a Kibler down for her. i know people will cringe at the thought but i think it can be done fairly easy.

I built a Kibler .45 in walnut too and also thought about cutting it down a bit. Right now I’m not because I made peace with the long length but it’s always in the back of my mind.

 

[olskool]

I built a Kibler .45 in walnut too and also thought about cutting it down a bit. Right now I’m not because I made peace with the long length but it’s always in the back of my mind.

if you are going to cut one it would be better to do it before the finishing and assembly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[oldwood]

I been doing this for a long time , that being , If a walnut stock shows any lighter graining stripes , the stripes get enhanced. That's simply accomplished by going over the entire stock with orange/yellow alcohol stain. 50 yrs. ago , I got looking at the most beautiful butt stock from a British #3 MK 1 Enfield rifle. Was probably a piece of English walnut light in color , w/ yellow and orange highlights. Soooo.......Next walnut gunstock I built , instead of using a traditional walnut color stain to kill any light coloration , I went with orange/yellow , and finished the rifle as normal. OOOOHHH my......It was a stroke of luck to discover the trick. Been doing it ever sense. Try it , if you don't like the effect , an application of regular walnut stain will kill the orange.......oldwood

 

[olskool]

I been doing this for a long time , that being , If a walnut stock shows any lighter graining stripes , the stripes get enhanced. That's simply accomplished by going over the entire stock with orange/yellow alcohol stain. 50 yrs. ago , I got looking at the most beautiful butt stock from a British #3 MK 1 Enfield rifle. Was probably a piece of English walnut light in color , w/ yellow and orange highlights. Soooo.......Next walnut gunstock I built , instead of using a traditional walnut color stain to kill any light coloration , I went with orange/yellow , and finished the rifle as normal. OOOOHHH my......It was a stroke of luck to discover the trick. Been doing it ever sense. Try it , if you don't like the effect , an application of regular walnut stain will kill the orange.......oldwood

oldwood i have one i have a no1 mk3 i just restored installing a brand-new barrel and new wood. i rescued it from a plastic stock and a pawn shop. thanks for the tip,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[CyrusP]

After yesterday’s shooting, which is the first time I put that many balls down range in one session, I’m keeping her as is. I just need to figure out why so many misfires. I’ll play with powder in pan, including backing it away from being right to the hole. I’m sure it’s me and NOT this wonderful rifle.

 

[olskool]

After yesterday’s shooting, which is the first time I put that many balls down range in one session, I’m keeping her as is. I just need to figure out why so many misfires. I’ll play with powder in pan, including backing it away from being right to the hole. I’m sure it’s me and NOT this wonderful rifle.

i have found these Kibler SMR likes a full pan of powder,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[CyrusP]

I will definitely try that. Thanks!

 

[jackstanton]

How much?

 

[CyrusP]

I’ve put 50-60 shots down range these last few weeks over ~4 sessions and either I’m finding my groove, or the gun is (or both) I’m also priming from the horn now to simplify and be historically correct. I’ve varied priming amounts (mostly due to clumsiness pouring from the horn) and find that’s it’s not too fussy as long as I tap the powder away from the hole once the frizzen is closed. I’ve also stopped using the ball starter and instead use my patch knifes flat handle to seat the ball. Finally, instead of cutting patches at the muzzle, I’m pre-cutting patches of ticking and storing in my chubby cheeks until ready for use. So far so good!