Kibler Fowler

[ohiochuck]

This is probably not new news
I sent a message to Jim Kibler and ask about when the new fowler would be available and what gauges
The reply this morning
"It will be a few months, but it will be available in 16 and 20 gauge."

 

[wiscoaster]

I think that's enough to convert speculation into certainty.

 

[TxGR]

16 gauge...that's interesting. Apparently, my great-grandfather (an avid hunter who kept decoy ducks when live decoys were legal) was very fond of the 16. He passed away before my mom was born, but her dad (my grandpa) inherited two Browning Auto-5s in 16 gauge. When my uncle passed in 2019, I inherited them. He also had a double-barreled 12 gauge I now have, but I need to replace the stock on that.

 

[James Kibler]

I’ve been working on it. Have the barrel turning pretty much squared away and am just about ready to setup the toolpaths on the stock. We had our biggest month ever I n January so production has taken a priority. This is a good thing I guess. Katherine and I are going on a little trip for a few days next week an I’m looking forward to getting some programming done. So, long story short, it’s coming along. Maybe not as fast as we would like, but it’s getting there. Thanks for the excitement and interest. I can say that it’s going to be a really great kit.

 

[Salty Cracker]

Research it. A 16 gauge shoots a "square load" . If the gun is sized to the bore it's the best option for a shotgun. Once again in my humble opinion. I used to grouse hunt with my setter in PA using early American double guns. My 1912 L.C. Smith 16 bore is my go to gun.

 

[Salty Cracker]

I'm not a smooth bore fan but I just might not be able.to resist purchasing one of Jim Kiblers fowlers. 16 bore stocked in walnut.

 

[Treetop]

I’ve been working on it. Have the barrel turning pretty much squared away and am just about ready to setup the toolpaths on the stock. We had our biggest month ever I n January so production has taken a priority. This is a good thing I guess. Katherine and I are going on a little trip for a few days next week an I’m looking forward to getting some programming done. So, long story short, it’s coming along. Maybe not as fast as we would like, but it’s getting there. Thanks for the excitement and interest. I can say that it’s going to be a really great kit.

Thanks for the work you and your staff do. I recently purchased a woods runner with some fancy maple and have decided to send it to CE for a professional touch. Quality such as Kiblers deserves an experienced and authentic touch to make it a piece of modern history.
Thanks again for your historical motivation that allows many folks to have a near close piece of living history. I plan to purchase a St Lewy special whenever yall get the production line tooled up.
Thanks!
Treetop

 

[harleysboss]

Wondering and hoping that there will be enough barrel thickness to allow those of us who may be interested in a jug choke? I’m a big 16 ga fan so that’s what I’m saving my pennies for!

 

[Mike in FL]

I'm not a smooth bore fan but I just might not be able.to resist purchasing one of Jim Kiblers fowlers. 16 bore stocked in walnut.

Me too!

 

[TDM]

I grew up hunting with a 16 ga. Killed everything from deer to doves. Would be a good choice for a Fowler.

 

[snakebit]

Two 16 gauges in my safe (unmentionables), my late pops Browning sweet 16, and my wife's Ithica 37 solid rib. Can't believe the old man used to let me borrow it for bunnies when I was like 11-12. Sorry to go off topic, just reminiscing.

 

[snakebit]

I grew up hunting with a 16 ga. Killed everything from deer to doves. Would be a good choice for a Fowler.

A true 16, not a 16 on a 12 frame just feels right. Man oh man, memory lane here I come. Family lore has it my ma got my pop that Browning using green stamps. I couldn't imagine some of the libs today doing that. Their heads would explode

 

[Mike in FL]

I think we are an important point: a 16 muzzleloader is NOT a 16 smokeless gun. It just ain't and it won't perform like one. That said, I want one of the upcoming 16 kits real bad.

 

[beagle74]

I've been waiting on Kibler's Fowler for quite some time, I can't wait to send him some $$$$$.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I predict that over time Kibler will surpass TC in the number of flintlock rifles sold. If he ever starts turning out percussion rifles he is going to need a huge factory just to keep up, probably why he is sticking to flint. A man can only do so much.

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

I predict that over time Kibler will surpass TC in the number of flintlock rifles sold. If he ever starts turning out percussion rifles he is going to need a huge factory just to keep up, probably why he is sticking to flint. A man can only do so much.

Unless I am mistaken isn't the Kibler Hawken percussion gun in the works after the fowler. I thought that was put out by them a while back.

 

[Tommy Bruce]

Research it. A 16 gauge shoots a "square load" . If the gun is sized to the bore it's the best option for a shotgun. Once again in my humble opinion. I used to grouse hunt with my setter in PA using early American double guns. My 1912 L.C. Smith 16 bore is my go to gun.

I have an LC 20 now but I used to bird hunt with a Fox Sterlingworth 16 made in 1913. It had 2 1/2" chambers. Selling that Fox was probably one of the top 3 dumb gun sales I ever did.

 

[smoothshooter]

I predict that over time Kibler will surpass TC in the number of flintlock rifles sold. If he ever starts turning out percussion rifles he is going to need a huge factory just to keep up, probably why he is sticking to flint. A man can only do so much.

Finding or training good workers and retaining them is a real problem across the country nowadays when it comes to manufacturing.
Too much easily had government money is available to those of normal working age who know how to work the system so they can play more video games, watch TV, snooze, loaf, etc.

 

[jrweis1997]

A fowler is very cool! just the kind of thing you could use here in PA for flintlock season as well as birds in spring

 

[Notchy Bob]

Thanks for the update. This new fowling piece will be really cool gun, especially in sixteen gauge. I grew up shooting an old Lefever double in that bore size. I learned wingshooting with it. I’ve never had a sixteen gauge muzzleloader, but that might change when these kits become available.

Notchy Bob