My first Kibler Assemble

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

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.

Take Care Stay Safe

Fred.

 

[Jaegermeister]

I think it’s beautiful and you did a great job building it.

 

[Rhacknc]

Wow, really a beautiful piece. Hard to believe that's plain maple.

 

[TDM]

Very nice job, congratulations!

 

[snakebit]

She's a looker Fred! Fantastic job buddy. If she shoots half as good as she looks you're in business.

 

[ThumperJones]

That's a KILLER piece of "plain" maple.

I bet you will really enjoy that one. Looks great from here!

 

[CuNosecap]

Can you please elaborate on your finishing? The color is very interesting.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

I think it’s beautiful and you did a great job building it.

Thank you.

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Wow, really a beautiful piece. Hard to believe that's plain maple.

Thank you.
I was surprised when I seen it.
I chose plain maple to avoid extra cost.
I double checked my order, and it said plain maple...
Got lucky, Iam very pleased.

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Very nice job, congratulations!

Thank you,TDM.

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

She's a looker Fred! Fantastic job buddy. If she shoots half as good as she looks you're in business.

Thanks Snake.
We will find out next weekend...

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

That's a KILLER piece of "plain" maple.

I bet you will really enjoy that one. Looks great from here!

Thanks Thumper.
I see were I need pay more attention, and take time. Learned alot.

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Can you please elaborate on your finishing? The color is very interesting.

Thanks, CuNosecap.

Sanded with 150, 220, then 320.
Wiskered 3 times each time removed with 320.
2 applications of Laruel Mountain Forge
Antique Maple, use a soft rag and small pice of Scotchbrite. Letting dry between coats. 3 coats Laurel Mountain Forge Permalyn. Followed directions on can, rubbed between coats with scotchbrite.

Take Care Stay Safe

 

[French Colonial]

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!

 

[CuNosecap]

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

 

[Jim K]

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

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

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

 

[Treetop]

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

 

[MSW]

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

Make Good Smoke

 

[Elkpurgatoire]

Very nice job! Well done.