Finally got my Kibler Colonial finished.

[RB POWELL]

My left arm doesn't work between the shoulder and elbow. I wasn't in much hurry as I haven't figured out just how is the best way to shoot it! Plan on getting help from the grand kids to do the shooting.

Very nice!

 

[Rodd Boyer]

You did a fine job!

 

[TerryK]

I really like the scraped finish. Very good work.

 

[Are. M.]

What was the trickiest part of using the scrapers? Also, what did you use to prevent rust the underside of the barrel if you used anything at all?

 

[tom mesa]

What was the trickiest part of using the scrapers? Also, what did you use to prevent rust the underside of the barrel if you used anything at all?

I just used as little pressure as I could and followed the grain. I waxed the barrel and the barrel channel to help keep the rust at a minimum.

 

[Doc Ivory]

What a great job!
Nicely, nicely done.

 

[tom mesa]

Thanks for all the kind comments on my Colonial rifle. Hope that I get to put one of Jim's upcoming smoothbores. I gave my self a SMR for my 75th birthday and the Colonial was for my 80th.

 

[MSW]

Gorgeous - please let us know how it shoots

 

[Bootz]

Nice work! Beautiful finish!

 

[brazosland]

What grade of wood is that?

 

[Rifleman1776]

That is a treasure.

 

[Doc Ivory]

What a great job !
I have his Colonial kit on order, expected February.
I ordered "fancy" for the stock, is yours Extra Fancy?

-Doc

 

[tom mesa]

What grade of wood is that?

It is Jim's extra fancy.

 

[tom mesa]

It is Jim's extra fancy.

Here is a pic of the two Kibler's I have been able to get together.