Fowler

[jefair1]

Has anybody heard anything new about the Kibler fowler and when it might be available?

 

[2 shots]

no. but i need one NOW

 

[Flint.]

Has anybody heard anything new about the Kibler fowler and when it might be available?

I talked to them the other day and they said ”soon”. I put my name on the list to be notified when it was available.

 

[Zutt-man]

He told me 3-4 months about a month and a half ago.

 

[Joshbruce128]

Is there any confirmation of what style the Fowler will be?

 

[Bnewberry]

Mr. Kibler did a video quite a while ago now which as I recall seemed to suggest that his fowler would be along ghe lines of a trade gun. But, that was a while ago. I am confident that whatever it is, it will be great!

 

[Zutt-man]

11:30 mark is when he starts talking about the fowler

Hopefully it’s offered in cherry or maple as well, instead of just walnut.

 

[olskool]

i talked to Kathren about a week ago and she said they were 75% complete. it will be about 2 months she said before they will take orders,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Joshbruce128]

i talked to Kathren about a week ago and she said they were 75% complete. it will be about 2 months she said before they will take orders,,,,,,,,,,,,

Are you talking the Fowler or the woods runner?

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

i talked to Kathren about a week ago and she said they were 75% complete. it will be about 2 months she said before they will take orders,,,,,,,,,,,,

Jim Kibler posted this to another forum on 1/9:
" Yes, we are working on another rifle offering. This is based to some degree on the original commonly referred to as the "Woodsrunner" rifle. It should make for a fantastic handling rifle. This project is about 75% complete. The fowling piece will follow. It is about 25% complete. Devoting time for developing new designs has been a challenge for us, so this past year we have been fortunate to have the help of Eric Von Aschwege. He has been working to learn wax injection mold making etc. and doing a fine job."

 

[Brokennock]

Jim Kibler posted this to another forum on 1/9:
" Yes, we are working on another rifle offering. This is based to some degree on the original commonly referred to as the "Woodsrunner" rifle. It should make for a fantastic handling rifle. This project is about 75% complete. The fowling piece will follow. It is about 25% complete. Devoting time for developing new designs has been a challenge for us, so this past year we have been fortunate to have the help of Eric Von Aschwege. He has been working to learn wax injection mold making etc. and doing a fine job."

That is disappointing.
I dint think that I am the only one who had the impression that the fowling piece or trade gun was next,,, and eminent.

 

[olskool]

That is disappointing.
I dint think that I am the only one who had the impression that the fowling piece or trade gun was next,,, and eminent.

i thought the same thing! i was under the impression the trade gun was next,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Bnewberry]

I have no knowledge, but I will conjecture that it may be hard to source ever needed for a particular project. For example, perhaps barrels are not available in quantity. So, move that project down and move another up. I am wanting a Kibler fowler/trade gun too. Hopefully sometime in 2022.

 

[Jacob Beck]

I couldn’t wait any more! I ordered a 58 cal. Extra fancy colonial smoothbore rifle from Kibler! I decided it fit better with my family history and what I wanted any way. May still order a fowler when the time comes.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Jim just posted quite a few times on the ALR forums concerning the status of both the woodsrunner rifle and the trading gun in the works

 

[MSW]

darn... i had just almost saved up enough for his SMR ... now another decision ... grrrrrrr

 

[Tom A Hawk]

I noticed that TOW has reduced the number of kit offerings and no longer has a fowler. What a shame.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I noticed that TOW has reduced the number of kit offerings and no longer has a fowler. What a shame.

Chambers has a couple nice kits. I'm currently building his PA kit

 

[Zutt-man]

I received an email from Lorie today. It seems the ALM messages are true.

The Fowler is 25% done and it he Woodsrunner is 75% completed. The Woodsrunner will be available in June of 2022. I would guess this puts the Fowler somewhere in 2023, but that’s obviously speculation. I hear a percussion Hawken is in the distant works too.

Here were some specs shared with me on the Woodsrunner
· .45, .50, .54 caliber
· Same Wood Options
· Round Faced English Lock
· Weight 7 ½ to 8 Lbs.
· Barrel Length 39 ¾”
· Sliding Wood Patchbox Only
· Well Swamped Barrel
· It’s tall at the breech, tapers at the wrist, then tapers more at the entry.
· Very handy and easy to carry
· Has strong influences from an actual rifle. Many believe to have been made in the valley in Virginia probably 1760’s
· Reminds you of a true frontier rifle

I have to say, I was a little disappointed the Fowler wasn’t coming out first. I’m sure Jim has his reasons, though. I know they are moving a lot of work in house, which is good for the company. Not sure I can wait another year though!

 

[Bnewberry]

Thanks for the information. I was anticipating a fowler, hopefully sooner rather than later as I do not have a smoothbore and definitely would like one. I would guess that they ran into some unanticipated holdups on the fowler, I am guessing a supply issue.

The Woodsrunner is an interesting rifle and I will likely get one and enjoy it.