My Jim Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle is done

[CyrusP]

Not sure how I didn’t comment yet but she’s gorgeous!!!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Not much left to say, except "Wow!" , beautiful.

 

[SciAggie]

This rifle is a beauty. I personally love the wood and especially the way you finished the metal.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

This rifle is a beauty. I personally love the wood and especially the way you finished the metal.

Well thank you SciAggie!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Nice job, looks really great, congratulations!

 

[powdermeasure]

My Jim Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Kit is finally done! I'll be heading to the range tomorrow to try it out with some friends. I've attached pictures for those that are interested.

Details:
.45 Cal
60" in total
46" Swamped Green Mountain Barrel 1/70 twist
Track of the Wolf Toe Plate
13 3/4" Pull
6 lbs. 9oz
Fancy Curly Maple
Tannic Acid
Iron Nitrate
Tried and True Oil Varnish
Laurel Mountain Forge "Maple"
Bone Black for accents
Historic House Parts brass black for the Iron antiquing

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very nice