WITHDRAWN 50 Cal. Kilber Colonial

[ronaldrothb49]

From what I can see on the pictures the metal parts look rough and in need of more sanding. No big deal there it is the stock that worries me. Looks to also need more sanding definitely would need to be refinished but with Permalyn sealer which is supposed to penetrate into the wood as the finish I have to wonder if the stock could be sanded down enough to be able to refinish the stock. with the prospect of having to get a new stock which would probably be $300 to $400 More of a chance than I can do. If you decide to come down on the price I might be interested.

 

[oncewas]

How much is a replacement stock? I'd order a plain stock (cheaper) with a wood patchbox and have another crack at it. Bill Raby shows how to make chipout repairs in some of his free build videos on Rumble.

Yes I ordered a replacement stock for my SMR and it was $350 shipped for a standard stock.

 

[Kansas Jake]

Not trying to kill a sale but I think you might take it as a challenge to correct the most obvious blemishes. That would be some work on the metal parts that need it and the badly stained areas of the stock. It would be a good learning experience and unless you really over did it improve the rifle.

 

[CascadeRob]

From what I can see on the pictures the metal parts look rough and in need of more sanding. No big deal there it is the stock that worries me. Looks to also need more sanding definitely would need to be refinished but with Permalyn sealer which is supposed to penetrate into the wood as the finish I have to wonder if the stock could be sanded down enough to be able to refinish the stock. with the prospect of having to get a new stock which would probably be $300 to $400 More of a chance than I can do. If you decide to come down on the price I might be interested.

She is rough for sure. I may just go with a new stock, it’ll be about the same money involved if I were to sell this and buy a new kit, whereas just buying a stock

 

[bldtrailer]

CALL Jim explain what happened and see if he will "help" you

 

[CascadeRob]

Okay. Called Jim and ordered a new stock. I’m going to fix this Frankenstein of a boom stick. Thank you all sorry to waste a posting position haha! Going to withdraw this.

 

[rp77469]

Make sure your chisels are FLAT and SHARP before you start cutting again. Take little nibbles, not big bites. I try to make my mistakes slowly, hoping they will be easier to fix.

There is a lot of great advice by much better builders than me here. Take advantage of it. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out!

 

[CascadeRob]

Make sure your chisels are FLAT and SHARP before you start cutting again. Take little nibbles, not big bites. I try to make my mistakes slowly, hoping they will be easier to fix.

There is a lot of great advice by much better builders than me here. Take advantage of it. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out!

Much appreciated!

 

[longhunter 1776]

So what!This is your first,,and it your rifle,so shoot it,, use it like it is who is going to care?And even if some guy at the range,says something,,its the first,,i had one with several mistakes for years it waa first,,,but I shot it ,do you yjink a rifle like this did not get made back then by a first time guy?? i would keep it as it is,,we all learned by mistakes,,,,

 

[ronaldrothb49]

Now you have a stock you can practice with before the new one comes. Also you need to sand all your metal parts, you want to get rid of all the sanding scratches. Good luck.