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  1. Monk

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Christmas Eve Salute To Liberty Beautiful Sunday from the barn in coastal Maine. Seems like a fitting time to send off a rifle salute from the flintlock to our Creator for the blessings and beauty of the day, and for the miraculous event that took place this very eve, some 2,000 years ago. The...
  2. Monk

    Hello from Maine! Home of Joshua Chamberlain.

    Hello from the Midcoast Maine! New to flinktlocks myself, started building in the beginning of the year. Love it! Always looking to learn.
  3. Monk

    My finished Kibler SMR

    Excellent tip! I’ve got another kit coming and will try just that!
  4. Monk

    My finished Kibler SMR

    Really very nicely done! And I like the darker coloring; my Colonial Longrifle (extra fancy Maple) was finished exactly the same as yours; Jim's Iron Nitrate and Tried & True. But seems a little lighter than I had hoped; really like your deeper, darker stock. I also used Jax Black on the lock...
  5. Monk

    Maiden Voyage Of The Kibler Colonial Long Rifle - Video Below

    It is finished! Thanks - Many thanks to those who most graciously answered my numerous questions as I built my first flintlock rifle kit. I've named her "Charlene" (I name all my rifles), and she's a pretty gal. The Kit - The wood and parts provided by Kibler were of excellent quality; the...
  6. Monk

    New Builder - Kibler Colonial Long Rifle Kit

    Today
  7. Monk

    New Builder - Kibler Colonial Long Rifle Kit

    A Thank You Follow Up I just wanted to say thank you for those who help me with my first muzzleloader build, and those who encouraged me along the way. I did have a number of questions, that many patiently answered, via email message or phone calls, much appreciated. Photos below. I just...
  8. Monk

    Do you display your flintlock or other guns in your home

    When I grew up in rural upstate New York, almost every house had a large wood and glass gun case with the rifles, usually bolt action deer rifles or shotguns, stored. It was usually very prominently located in either the dining or living rooms and was a point of pride. And another boomstick...
  9. Monk

    Completed Woods runner fully dressed.

    That is one beautiful build! And appreciate the detailed description of the wood finishing. I’m a new builder, and that knowledge is invaluable to me. Carving - And the carving adds some great design elements! Front Sight - Especially impressed how you have the sight filed flush. That looks...
  10. Monk

    Next Kibler Rifle Kit - What Wood Choice?

    Thank you all, I am move to woodworking, and suggestions like that are very helpful. How does cherry wood finish and hold up in comparison to say the curly maple wood that I used on the current build?
  11. Monk

    Next Kibler Rifle Kit - What Wood Choice?

    I'm a new builder of flintlocks, and as I wrap up my current build, I had ordered another kit, the Woodrunner in the extra curly Maple, the same wood as I used with my current rifle. I started to think about that, and wondered if another wood choice may be better, just for a change of scenery...
  12. Monk

    Plain Maple Colonial is finished

    Super helpful, I used a file and a red Scotchbrite. But don't quite have the polish that you do. And it think there is a lot of value in your statement about 5 hours, and could use another 5. There is a point where you have to stop, realizing that I want this is look like a rifle used by a...
  13. Monk

    Plain Maple Colonial is finished

    Could I ask you how you polished up the brass so nicely? It looks remarkable. Tnx
  14. Monk

    Plain Maple Colonial is finished

    Also first time builder here. Also Colonial in maple stock. Been loving the process, wanted to just work on weekends so it stayed a joy not a chore. Like you, I’ve also greatly appreciated the sage advice. I’ve got from this group here, and really appreciated the excellent videos that Jim...
  15. Monk

    Tired and True Finish On Curly Maple Kibler Kit - How Many Coats?

    Looks amazing!
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