Smoothbore flintlock kit

[Pilgrim]

I am wanting to build a smoothbore kit for hunting, reenactment, and hopefully display. Living in the Appalachian mountains my preference would be a kit that reflects the heritage of the history of the area. My research includes Muzzle blast and Muzzleloader magazine, the Foxfire books, and internet searches. Pecatonica, Sitting Fox, and Jim Chambers all offer smoothbore kits. Kibler doesn't have one. Does anyone have other suppliers I can look at before making a decision? Also, any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[JBird]

For what it's worth Kibler will have one in the near future, should be new details coming soon

 

[tenngun]

Sitting Fox offers several styles of smoothbore, including a Appalachian Fowling gun.
While iffy on assembled guns fit and finished, their kits are very good

 

[Trot]

Clay Smith has some excellent smoothbore kits.

 

[Juniata]

My first build last year was a NW trade gun kit. I bought it through Pecatonica.
It was a pretty simple build, compared to my rifle.

 

[Zutt-man]

I’m supposed to be receiving my smoothie kit towards the end of next week from Sitting Fox. I can send you some pictures once I receive it. It’s a ‘Virginia Smoothbore’.

Word of caution, I am on month 8 waiting for it, so don’t expect a fast turnaround.

Edit: I did order a Kibler .58 and had it in about 6 weeks. Finished it up a week ago

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Some time ago I called Kiblers and asked about a 54 caliber smooth bore barrel for one of their Colonial kits. At least I think it was Kiblers I talked to, maybe I'm having a Presidential Moment here, but give them a call. At that time they had one in stock. I changed my mind and went to the 40 cal Southern Mtn. Rifle.

 

[hpbear101]

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/colle...iding-box-down-payment?variant=32246325772406

You can get either 54 or 58 smoothbore

Tom

 

[Zutt-man]

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/colle...iding-box-down-payment?variant=32246325772406

You can get either 54 or 58 smoothbore

Tom

And a .50

 

[roundballman]

I just finished my Kibler colonial rifle kit in 58 smoothbore. It's high quality parts and pretty easy to complete. I would recommend it highly.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I completed a Kibler in .54 smooth bore, shoots great, 3" groups at 50 yds.! With luck!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Here are some pic's of my Kibler smooth rifle.
This was my first attempt at carving so please be kind.

 

[hanshi]

Wow! Beautiful gun. I have some difficulty believing this is your first attempt; it's just...well, too dang good!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Thank you very much! I did practice on another piece of wood before hand ........quite a bit I have to admit!
The first cut was the hardest.

 

[chiller]

Have you gone to any events in your area that reenactors come to? Have you researched reenactor groups in your area you are interested in portraying? Having been an reenactor for 12 years, I suggest talking to local groups and find out what weapons they use before purchasing a musket/smoothbore that you will not be able to use with the reenactor group or groups you might want to join. Spending time researching what it is you want to portray or think you might want to portray will prevent you from buying the wrong style or type of weapon you are looking to purchase right now.

 

[Pilgrim]

I’m supposed to be receiving my smoothie kit towards the end of next week from Sitting Fox. I can send you some pictures once I receive it. It’s a ‘Virginia Smoothbore’.

Word of caution, I am on month 8 waiting for it, so don’t expect a fast turnaround.

Edit: I did order a Kibler .58 and had it in about 6 weeks. Finished it up a week ago

If you don’t mind please send pictures

 

[Zutt-man]

If you don’t mind please send pictures

Of my Kibler or Sitting Fox?

If you’d like to see the Kibler, here’s the link from a couple weeks ago!
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/kibler-colonial-assembly-timeline.136570/

 

[Pilgrim]

Of my Kibler or Sitting Fox?

If you’d like to see the Kibler, here’s the link from a couple weeks ago!
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/kibler-colonial-assembly-timeline.136570/

Kibler looks great!! If you have any pics of the sitting fox I would love to see it, don't take any for me though.

 

[Zutt-man]

Kibler looks great!! If you have any pics of the sitting fox I would love to see it, don't take any for me though.

Appreciate it! The smoothie kit should be in towards the end of next week, or so I’m told. I’ll take pictures of the process

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Kibler looks great!! If you have any pics of the sitting fox I would love to see it, don't take any for me though.

Thank you!