My first Kibler Assemble

[wiscoaster]

Thanks for pics, you done very well indeed!!

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Nice looking rifle

I ordered a plain piece of maple as well and was also surprised by the amount of figure, maybe we both got lucky!

French, I was definitely surprised when I first seen it. If that's a common pice of plain maple from Kibler just fancy or extra fancy... Then again maybe we both just lucked out...

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

I like the light color that that Ant Maple stain gave. Thanks for sharing
Rick

Your welcome, Rick.

I tried 4 different combinations on the samples they sent me, the one I chose was a shade darker. At first I thought O.S. but continued on, I am happy with it. Just want to add, watch Jim's video on using Laurel Mountain Permalyn, he is finishing a SMR. I watched it after I was done. Good information.

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Looks great Fred. I like the color a lot. I’m building a squirrel gun now. I might try that stain. Thank you

Thank you, Jim.
Good luck with your Squirrel Rifle.
Jim I'm sure you know this, take your time... It pays off in the long run..

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

You did a very good job, the wood is really nice especially for a plain stock. I like the color!

Thank you, Hatman.
I appreciate it.
The color did turn out nice.

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Looks great, Kibler has for sure dialed in their CNC programs for perfection.

Thanks, Treetop..
Yes he did dial her in, cleaning up the inletting was easier than I first thought.
Most of the removal was at breech to stock, and that wasnt much.
Even though inletting was minimal, take your time...

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

nicely done ... i am a big fan of LMF stains ... please let us know how it shoots.

Make Good Smoke

Thank you, MSW.
I'm very happy with LMF stain and will use it on my next Gun.

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Very nice job! Well done.

Thank you, Elk..

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[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Thanks for pics, you done very well indeed!!

Your welcome, Wiscoaster.
And I thank you.
I'm glad to be a member here.
We all get something out it.

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[yellowhammer]

Real pretty. Would you mind weighing it?

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Real pretty. Would you mind weighing it?

Thanks, just a fuzz over 9lbs.

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[Mike in FL]

Looks great. I think the Colonial is the most appealing of Jim's three.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Looks great. I think the Colonial is the most appealing of Jim's three.

Thanks Mike, I really like the Colonial.
The looks, the history...
I'll be honest I'm ki da itching for the SMR...
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[tjiann]

Very nice job! Beautiful gun. Looking forward to the shooting report.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Very nice job! Beautiful gun. Looking forward to the shooting report.

Thanks tjiann,, should be this weekend.
Going to try round ball, patched,and bare.
Also trying #4, and #6 shot...
I'll post results.

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[BuffaloSoldier]

Folks, I am a real newbie at this. Where can I find the build kits that you have mentioned?? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Folks, I am a real newbie at this. Where can I find the build kits that you have mentioned?? Thanks in advance for your help.

TRy Kibler Flintlock kits

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Folks, I am a real newbie at this. Where can I find the build kits that you have mentioned?? Thanks in advance for your help.

Kiblerslongrifles.com

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[Jimmytheshirt]

I thought I would go ahead and post this.
It's a Colonial .58 Smoothbore.
It's my first time assembling an gun kit.
Very little inletting, very clean from Kibler.
I watched Jim's videos, learned alot.
It went well.
I see room for improvement, but overall I'm happy with it.
It's plain maple.
I was very happy with it.
If your new to assembling gun kits, take your time, look and feel your work.
Be careful when sanding, and filing.
Do so very little a double check before continuing to file or sand...
I didn't want it to dark. I feel a little darker but again I'm happy with it.
The quality is there.
I guessed 12 hours wife said maybe 15 hours.
I did leave barrel in the white, I'm going oil it up for now and let time take care oof for me. Next one I will brown.
I thank all those on the forum for sharing their knowledge, I went from years of shooting only percussion and conical bullets, to PRB, and Flintlocks...
Again thanks to all.

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Fred.

Nice smoothie you have there Fred

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Nice smoothie you have there Fred

Thank you Jimmy
Hopefully will get it sighted in this weekend, find a good load for shot.
Hoping to use for this year's
Spring Turkey Season.

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