I received the Kibler Colonial Flintlock Kit, with a Cherry stock, and started working on it ten days ago.
The assembly went very well- very little needed to be done with the parts; they fit together almost flawlessly. (This saves a lot of time for a builder!)
I decided that I wanted to add some uniqueness to my build so I didn't get the sliding wooden patch box, but decided to install a brass one.
I also did some carving on the rifle and removed quite a bit of wood from the wrist and also the forearm.
After about 40 or 50 hours of work, it's done except for a daily light application and rub-in of Boiled Linseed Oil for the finish.
It is bitter-sweet finishing up this rifle. I like how it looks and handles and am looking forward to shooting it. But I am also sad that the project has been completed and there is no rifle on my work bench tonight.
Maybe a new build is on the horizon....?
The assembly went very well- very little needed to be done with the parts; they fit together almost flawlessly. (This saves a lot of time for a builder!)
I decided that I wanted to add some uniqueness to my build so I didn't get the sliding wooden patch box, but decided to install a brass one.
I also did some carving on the rifle and removed quite a bit of wood from the wrist and also the forearm.
After about 40 or 50 hours of work, it's done except for a daily light application and rub-in of Boiled Linseed Oil for the finish.
It is bitter-sweet finishing up this rifle. I like how it looks and handles and am looking forward to shooting it. But I am also sad that the project has been completed and there is no rifle on my work bench tonight.
Maybe a new build is on the horizon....?