Kibler .36 SMR Completed

[yellowhammer]

I needed a squirrel rifle, and chose a .36 Kibler SMR "Quick Ship".

I started to wait till tomorrow for sunlight to show the wood figure and color better, but the twilight cast some interesting softening shadows, so here ya' go:

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Nice work Hammer.
I like the finish on metal and wood. Turned out to be a beautiful gun.
You did well.
I like the deep rich finish of the wood.

 

[Sledgehammers_at_Dawn]

Nice! I always have trouble with the butt plate on the SMR. Looks like you got it on good.
I like the contrast between dark and silver on the lock. It makes it pop!
Well done.

 

[yellowhammer]

Just weighed it... 6 lb 15 oz

 

[yellowhammer]

Nice work Hammer...

Thanks GSML.

 

[James Kibler]

That's some really nice clean work! Well finished.

 

[wiscoaster]

Very nice!! I l really ike your metal, especially the lock with its bright screws.

 

[yellowhammer]

That's some really nice clean work! Well finished.

Compliments from the Sensei himself are always highly appreciated.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I like that, very clean well, executed lines.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Excellent! What grade is the wood?

 

[yellowhammer]

Excellent! What grade is the wood?

Kibler's lowest grade; "Maple".

It's hard to get a representative photo, because of the extreme luminous chatoyance bands - every view angle looks different.

 

[Chmachin]

 

[Chmachin]

That is one gorgeous rifle sir!

 

[snakebit]

She's a beauty Hammer!'well worth the wait! Now go forth and let her whisper to some squirrels.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Kibler's lowest grade; "Maple".

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It's hard to get a representative photo, because of the extreme luminous chatoyance bands - every view angle looks different.

My Colonial was standard maple and it had a lot of figure to it, I was very surprised, and very happy with it.

To get a compliment like that from James Kibler, to me is an Honor.
My .32 is a heck of a shooter, I'm sure you'll be pleased with your .36. Plus she's a damn good looking gun.

 

[I Did It Again]

VERY nice !

 

[NeilMacleod]

Awesome!

 

[MSW]

tremendous looking work !

 

[Togo]

Your rifle came out really nice, I love dark wood finishes. She really looks good in the sun too. I have a 40 SMR I bought 3 years ago that I use exclusively at Rendezvous and club matches, it is truly a tack driver.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

A beauty, well done.