Complete Kibler Colonial Smoothrifle

[renegadehunter]

Good lord that's a beautiful piece of work!
Very nice!

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you sir!

 

[Snakebite]

Beautiful, really nice! I especially like the finish on the barrel. So smooth. Did you think about any carving on the stock? I personally like a stock with little or no carving, just nice lines like yours.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you, simple rifle no carving.

Also I haven't perfected my carving techniques so there was no way I was going to attempt any such work.

 

[Juice Jaws]

Thank you hanshi, a quality kit certainly deserves the attention to detail and a fine eye to complete! Very proud of this particular rifle.

Very nice, you have a talent that I can only dream about. Every thing I do takes a 8 lb. hammer.

 

[appalichian hunter]

excellent looking, I have been waiting on a left hand version to make its appearance. Hopefully this is something Mr.Kibler has in the future.

 

[Crewdawg445]

excellent looking, I have been waiting on a left hand version to make its appearance. Hopefully this is something Mr.Kibler has in the future.

Thank you kindly!

Likely not on the lefty... Unfortunately that would require significant changes to tooling and machining. Not out of the question but something that is unlikely.

 

[Ricochet]

Mercy! That is one fine job you did there!

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you, many hours of work.

 

[mark/wi]

Thank you, many hours of work.

Very, very nice. you know what you are doing. Mark

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you, these kits are worth the extra time and efforts involved with building. Mine is very simply done with no carving or ornate details, but I feel the level of craftsmanship and detail orientation speaks for itself.

 

[Hairy Clipper]

I do indeed like it. Wonderful workmanship. Lovely wood. The only problem I can see is it is not in my gun cabinet.

 

[Roughneck]

this rifle came out awesome!! what grade wood did you get? I am definitely getting one of these kits just cant decide if I want a 54 or 58.

 

[Crewdawg445]

I asked for a special piece of maple, his offerings though even on the base grades are beautiful. Keep in mind a .54 will take any game in North America, only difference will essentially be weight as the .58 would be a tad lighter.

 

[Nativearizonan]

@ Crewdawg445:

The beautiful rifle speaks for itself, but I would also like to commend you on some fine photography as well. Your pictures are a cut above that need for documentation purposes, for sure. Quite enjoyable to look at.

 

[Roughneck]

I appreciate the info. I am moving back to Alaska in April so was leaning towards the 58 for alittle extra insurance but wasn't sure if it gave me any.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you kindly!

 

[Kilted Cowboy]

Wow! That is one beautiful rifle. I hope I can emulate your talent when I start to build mine. Is that an aquafortis wood finish? Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you, aqua fortis it is following eight coats of permalyn finish applied by hand. If you have any questions feel free to ask away!

 

[Le Loup]

A beautiful looking piece my Friend & excellent images. Well done.
Thanks for sharing.
Keith.