Yes, that's what I was thinking. But to each his own.
Kibler SMR kit
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Kibler kits are great, precisely made. Even some parts fit better than advertised or in the instructions. I am slowly building a .58 cal. Colonial. It is the standard maple and is nicely figured. I am modifying it to resemble an Andreas Albrecht style early Pennsylvania rifle gun.
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I like it too!
Good luck with your build. They are truly awesome kits. I can't wait to get a colonial kit.
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Keys are a good bit more work to fit correctly but I understand they were also used on So. Mtn Rifles. I'm glad I fit them to mine as they add a good bit of character in my opinion. I did not put a patch box on so felt the keys would add a nice touch that would add to the overall appeal that not having a patch box might detract from. I really like the utilitarian/rugged look of iron furniture as opposed to silver and brass inlays on these rifles.
I would like to see some pictures of it.
I’m going to order a .36 SMR in cherry once I get back to the US after my “overseas vacation” courtesy of Uncle Sam! I’m going to request his new CNC’d Ketland lock and his triggers. 
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I’m going to order a .36 SMR in cherry once I get back to the US after my “overseas vacation” courtesy of Uncle Sam! I’m going to request his new CNC’d Ketland lock and his triggers.
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This is a TOTW kit not a Kibler, much more fitting work on Track kits! My next will probably be a Kibler with some additions to the basic kit.
You don't have a choice. That's what he's sending with the kits. He's no longer using the chambers locks. They're excellent excellent locks though.I’m going to order a .36 SMR in cherry once I get back to the US after my “overseas vacation” courtesy of Uncle Sam! I’m going to request his new CNC’d Ketland lock and his triggers.
longcruise
70 Cal.
Wonder if the chambers late ketland would fit the current inlet for the CNC lock?
longcruise
70 Cal.
A quick scan of RCA vol II in the southern rifles section turns up five. #119, #120, #129, #128 and #131.
Certainly not uncommon but OTOH, I don't think being uncommon should preclude the use of them.
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Can you get a finnial entry pipe and nose cap with the Kibler Mtn rifle kit?
It comes with an entry pipe but no nose cap. You would have to do that all on your own.
He had mentioned that in one of his videos and he said no it would not. But I'll be honest with you there is nothing wrong with his locks they're good freaking locks. It's a roller lock so it's a fast lock.
Kozmo
40 Cal
Jim has hinted at another style long gun being offered in the future. I'd love to see him offer a Fowler or trade gun. Any one have any Intel to share?
My Colonial rifle's buttplate needed no extra inletting, nor did the barrel breech, or lock. The sideplate was predrilled as were most holes. The lockplate was taped, also. The triggerguard did need some fitting. The wooden patchbox lid needed cut to length and fitted. I drawfiled the barrel. The most work was cleaning up the brass furniture.
Bob McBride
54 Cal.
That's great to hear. Jim said he was tightening things up a bit since I bought my last one. Makes it easy on us...
Hey that works for me.
