Kibler

[Rock Home Isle]

I would like to try my hand at Walnut but I have never ever worked with Walnut and i have heard that it’s not as forgiving as Maple so I was told .

I have not assembled a Kibler, as yet. I did build a Pedersoli Brown Bess carbine, with a walnut stock. It was a nice project gun, and I did not notice it being anymore difficult than, say, my CVA Mountain Rifle kits have been.

The Kibler kits, from what I’ve heard, are fool proof, pop together kits…that are simply beautiful.

 

[frankie]

Got my SMR yesterday. Less than one month from the day I ordered it! I was expecting it to take a few months.
I’ve never seen one in person and have to say it is slimmer, more petite than I thought it would be. I love it.View attachment 133945View attachment 133946

Maybe get a long dowel the same size as the barrel channel and tape it in to support it. I've done that

 

[Tenring]

The Kits look like there ready to go and packed very well.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

What finish did you apply to that wood?

I stained it with household lye with some accents using Feibings black leather dye. The finish is several coats of MinWax Wipe on poly wiped on and then wiped off after setting for a few minutes.

 

[garypl]

I stained it with household lye with some accents using Feibings black leather dye. The finish is several coats of MinWax Wipe on poly wiped on and then wiped off after setting for a few minutes.

This is the same staining technique I plan to use on my cherry stock! I have used lye in the past on cherry, oak, and mahogany and the results have always been great - deep, rich colors. I usually wipe it down with some vinegar after using the lye - not sure if it is necessary but figure it doesn't hurt to neutralize the lye.

Your colors look great!

 

[BozoMiller]

you are going to love it. I really like my .36

 

[woodsnwater]

I'm going step by step with Kibler's videos but noticed he installs the ramrod pipes before he pins the barrel to the stock. Back when he made that video the barrels didn't have the lugs installed like they do now. Is there any reason I shouldn't pin the barrel first?

 

[PathfinderNC]

I'm going step by step with Kibler's videos but noticed he installs the ramrod pipes before he pins the barrel to the stock. Back when he made that video the barrels didn't have the lugs installed like they do now. Is there any reason I shouldn't pin the barrel first?

I think he has included an “Order of assembly” in the instructions. I would go with that.

 

[Pete G]

I'm going step by step with Kibler's videos but noticed he installs the ramrod pipes before he pins the barrel to the stock. Back when he made that video the barrels didn't have the lugs installed like they do now. Is there any reason I shouldn't pin the barrel first?

No.

 

[garypl]

Exciting news - my SMR kit shipped yesterday and is scheduled for delivery on Saturday!

 

[Fly Navy]

^fun times await you, enjoy.

 

[Colonial Boy]

The Kits look like there ready to go and packed very well.

I particularly was impressed with the packaging; that attention says a lot.

 

[MSW]

got my SMR in .40 a few weeks ago ... ash stock ... the accuracy of the inletting is outstanding ... tremendous customer service, and great design and execution ... couldn't be happier

 

[woodsnwater]

I haven't broke it yet... All I like is fitting the ramrod, installing the sights and filing the proud wood around the buttstock plate. Maple is a harder wood than I expected though.

 

[woodsnwater]

 

[garypl]

My .32 SMR was delivered today in great shape! Well packed and looks like it will be fun to finish. Didn’t do anything today except unpack it and put the barrel in the stock to minimize any wood movement. Looks like it will need just a little wood shaving for a perfect fit.

 

[Tradbow]

What type stain for the wood and what dressing for the barrel are y’all planning on using?

 

[garypl]

I'm going to test a few types of stain on some scrap cherry - thinking about using lye to start and using aniline dyes to get the final color I like. For metal parts I am leaning toward an antique "French Gray" finish that looks like it has some patina. I'll post pics at my other post here:

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/started-my-kibler-32-smr-today.146125/

 

[woodsnwater]

How's the balance with that .32 barrel?

 

[woodsnwater]

I'm going to use aqua fortis and permalyn sealer.
historic house parts brass darkening solution on the metal parts. Like Kibler did in the Shawshank video.
Got it all together. Now it’s time to tear it down and do the finish work.