SMR #16

[olskool]

here is the 16th Kibler that i have done. most have been SMR, this one is in 45, i just finished it yesterday, it came out nice. i zeroed it in yesterday evening, of course it shot great! i sell most of them, i may keep this one around a little while and kill a couple of deer with it.

 

[olskool]

 

[Flint n Steel]

What finish process did you use? Turned out great.

 

[Newly O’Brian]

Following

 

[Barry Strickland]

I love the color you ended up with!
Barry

 

[Eterry]

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Moved to Flintlock as requested.
Nice Kilbler

 

[olskool]

if you will notice i slimmed up the comb area. i think they look better than the way they come, Jim is the master, but it is just my taste,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[RobertIN]

Gorgeous. Spill the beans, what'd you use? I'm working on selling my colonial to fund an smr and this look is exactly what i want.

 

[springfield art]

here is the 16th Kibler that i have done. most have been SMR, this one is in 45, i just finished it yesterday, it came out nice. i zeroed it in yesterday evening, of course it shot great! i sell most of them, i may keep this one around a little while and kill a couple of deer with it.
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So plain, yet handsome! No 'bling' to distract from the gorgeous wood! Love the bbl. finish. After so many of these, you're gettin' pretty darn good at it!

 

[Pete G]

Keep at least one. If you don’t you will regret it.

 

[olskool]

i was asked how i finished it. i used home made ferric nitrite 3 coats. 3 coats of lye water, then 3 coats of LMF nut brown. the metal i used a combo of super blue and brass black,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Rodd Boyer]

Nicely done! That's a very impressive build.

 

[Mike in FL]

Beautiful, although my taste runs askew of most. Your finish is excellent but I like it a bit lighter. The stock is a terrific piece of maple but my favorite is less fancy and not so over the top. And I prefer a browned metal. All that said, you are very talented. 14 Kiblers is amazing. I don't have 1/10th your skill. I don't mean to make your post all or any about me. I am certainly in the minority concerning rifle cosmetics; I'm sure what you have created is what most enthusiasts prefer.

 

[olskool]

this rifle is for sale in the gun for sale section ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Mike in FL]

I expect it will go fast.