My first flintlock is completed

[Pilgrim]

Pilgrim, I have been following your posts, and I am on the same path, hope my Kibler comes out as well! Good job buddy

I'm sure it will. Thank you

 

[Pilgrim]

Just awesome, I think you did a great job making your rifle. I can't wait to see your next piece.

Thank you

 

[S.Kenton]

I think it turned out fantastic! There may be a few flaws.. but guess what? The only one you have to please is you! I’m wanting a Woods runner rifle and am hoping it turns out as good as yours did! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Pilgrim]

I think it turned out fantastic! There may be a few flaws.. but guess what? The only one you have to please is you! I’m wanting a Woods runner rifle and am hoping it turns out as good as yours did! Thanks for sharing.

I'm sure yours will turn out fantastic. Thank you for the comments too.

 

[Mike in FL]

I see no flaws, sir. Great work. I would be honored to have you do one for me.

 

[Devlin Reece]

Wow! What a piece to have! I too am looking at that same kit and caliber. Research, learning and watching videos and dreaming. Great job!

 

[Col. Batguano]

Very nice first build. The Kibler kit really does a nice job of keeping the dimensions and ratios in perspective, helping you avoid a lot of architectural mistakes doesn't it?

Do you have your next build picked out yet, or its' timing?

If you are planning on another build (particularly if you are going to go from a blank) keeping this one close at hand will give you lots of guidance. The areas that need lots and lots of thought are the transition zones. From upper forearm to lower, from lower forearm to lock area, lock area to wrist etc. If they're done well your eye will gently "glide from one area to another". If not, your eye fixes on the transition itself.

 

[BozoMiller]

nice clean job

 

[Pilgrim]

I see no flaws, sir. Great work. I would be honored to have you do one for me.

Thank you for the kind words

 

[Pilgrim]

Wow! What a piece to have! I too am looking at that same kit and caliber. Research, learning and watching videos and dreaming. Great job!

Thank you

 

[Pilgrim]

nice clean job

Thank you

 

[Pilgrim]

Very nice first build. The Kibler kit really does a nice job of keeping the dimensions and ratios in perspective, helping you avoid a lot of architectural mistakes doesn't it?

Do you have your next build picked out yet, or its' timing?

If you are planning on another build (particularly if you are going to go from a blank) keeping this one close at hand will give you lots of guidance. The areas that need lots and lots of thought are the transition zones. From upper forearm to lower, from lower forearm to lock area, lock area to wrist etc. If they're done well your eye will gently "glide from one area to another". If not, your eye fixes on the transition itself.

Thank you for the wisdom and advice. I haven't planned another build yet but it will probably be another kit. I am not ready for a blank build. Also thank you for the kind words about my SMR build.

 

[springfield art]

I received my SMR kit in February 2022. After opening the box, I saw the quality and precision of the kit. I knew immediately this rifle was well designed and that only the slightest fitting of parts was necessary. Being my first flintlock and having little knowledge and even less understanding of its operation and design, I began a deliberately slow build, reading, studying, asking questions over forums, and learning as I progressed, making mistakes, stopping the build while learning how to correct them. I set the last pin on Monday evening, September 19, 2022, and tightened the last screw. I applied Briwax Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022. Some of you have provided encouragement and direction along the way. You have no idea how indebted I am to you. Attached are pictures of the finished Kibler SMR in .32 caliber. You will see flaws, I’m sure. But that’s okay because the builder has plenty of them also. Comments are encouraged. Now I will learn how to enjoy and safely and accurately shoot it!

Kibler fancy maple stock
Iron Nitrate stain
Permalyn sealer finish
Jax black metal finish rubbed back for aging
Light brown Briwax for protection

Great work on a top-notch project! Kudos!

 

[Pilgrim]

Great work on a top-notch project! Kudos!

Thank you.

 

[BillKilgore]

Well done. That is a gorgeous rifle.

 

[Vaino]

Like the LR, not so w/ the photos........Fred

 

[dylan84]

If there are no flaws you won't want to use it! That's what makes guns cooler is signs of practical use! Looks great!

 

[olskool]

flaws? what flaws? looks great to me!

 

[Magungo1066]

Great work!

 

[jackpine54]

That's one fine looking rifle!