Southern mountain rifle - correct furniture

[stikshooter]

At some point I would like to build my own from scratch, but until I know enough to make the right choices I am going to stick with a decent kit.

So you want the Kibler ,(GREAT CHOICE) !/Ed

 

[Jon8777]

I am sure most of you will remember the manufacturer of this Southern Mountain flintlock. I bought it personally new in the late 80's from Ted Hatfield, St. Josephs, Missouri. There were 3 demonstrator rifles on the firing line. Two were earlier Hatfields and the third was a Pedersoli bbl. rifle with a select Hatfield stock and double set triggers. All 50 cal. I shot all 3 and was astounded by the repeated accuracy of the latter with a 70 gr. load! 100yds all in the black. The earlier ones could not come close. Obviously the Pedersoli bbl. was a select special accurate test bbl. Magnificent stock. I fell in love with the graceful lines. I offered to buy it with a replacement inner coned insert that was a new option at that time. This option required a Lock/bbl. modification. 3 weeks later I received it at home in Texas. I have no idea how many rounds went through it on the Hatfield firing line...but I put well over 150 rounds since and the incredible accuracy continued. Yes, I could compete with shooting against modern open sight rifles at 100 yds. using a rest. Years ago I contemplated selling it but to this date cannot depart with it. My over 80 year old eyes may change my mind someday.


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What is the correct way for the front sight to be installed? I see guns with the front sight installed both ways

 

[Jon8777]

So you want the Kibler ,(GREAT CHOICE) !/Ed

You don't see many used ones for sale, and the ones you do see for sale tend to hold their value. I don't have plans to sell, but it's a nice if I ever had to

 

[Y2GREY]

Since “Iron” Hatfields are on the rare side I thought I’d share two, One in .36 the other .50

 

[Jon8777]

I love that color.

Nice guns

 

[mikesto44]

To answer the front sight question. The tall part towards the rear or butt stock. The narrow blade towards the muzzle. If you look at originals th front sight is way smaller than the modern sights.