Kibler parts for today,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[olskool]

here is some Kibler SMR parts i cleaned up and colored today. i completely dissembled the lock and trigger for the process. they are not browned, they are temper bronzed like they would have been done back in the day. i also draw filed the butt plate and trigger guard and got rid of all seams. i

then sanded everything. i also did the barrel the same way and it is color matched. it took me around 10 hours. the gun this is for is one of Jims fancy Ash stock guns in 45, it is the 18th Kibler i have done, it will be living at my house till i am living in Gods house,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Tradbow]

Describe the process of the bronzing

 

[Crow Choker]

They look good. Please explain the 'temper bronze' process if you kindly would. Thank you. CC

 

[Indy Durtdigger]

From some of the underlying colors it looks like you used a heat method. How hot did you go with it if so? Never occurred to me to do that one of these.

 

[stubshaft]

Very nicely done, I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[ronaldrothb49]

That is a finish I have not heard of before. I kind of like the color. Would be interested in how you did it.

 

[wiscoaster]

I like the results, too. This is not the same as fire-bluing is it? I'd be interested in learning how it's done. Thanks.