Finally "finished" my Traditions Kentucky kit.

[Robert Losekamp]

Yes, by thinning the center of the upright blade on the rear sight it give a clearer sight picture to view the front sight.

That makes sense. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with me!

 

[Snooterpup]

Hi Snooter! I'm very much anticipating it, checking for tracking updates on flints on the hour it seems. I already have my eyes on a Kibler kit down the road when money isn't so tight. Thank you for the warm welcome.

Ah, you’re thinking and dreaming of a Kibler as did I for a while. I finally succumbed two years ago with a .54 Colonial. Absolutey love it. Tried some incised carving on it and I’m very happy with it. After many other more ‘affordable’ flintlocks over the years I learned the most important requirements to have a fine reliable flint gun, Kibler hits it out of the park.
Those important considerations are:
1. A flat faced well fitted breech plug
2. A correctly positioned touch hole
3. A superior lock itself as this is the heart of the gun’s reliability. (Watch his video on his locks in detail.)
Secondary, but also important to me are:
1. Historical correctness
2. All American made

 

[Snooterpup]

Thank you! Will do so when I take it apart to slim down the stock some more and do a better job with sanding.

While sanding, I would recommend a flat sanding block to go over the area where the two stocks join with the brass spacer with the gun assembled. This will prevent round over on the edges of the wood.

 

[Robert Losekamp]

Ah, you’re thinking and dreaming of a Kibler as did I for a while. I finally succumbed two years ago with a .54 Colonial. Absolutey love it. Tried some incised carving on it and I’m very happy with it. After many other more ‘affordable’ flintlocks over the years I learned the most important requirements to have a fine reliable flint gun, Kibler hits it out of the park.
Those important considerations are:
1. A flat faced well fitted breech plug
2. A correctly positioned touch hole
3. A superior lock itself as this is the heart of the gun’s reliability. (Watch his video on his locks in detail.)
Secondary, but also important to me are:
1. Historical correctness
2. All American made

That's stunning, excellent craftsmanship. I see I've wandered into another crowd of enablers hahaha, I will get one eventually. I'm hoping that I can be successful late winter so I can prove to my wife that something like that is a worthy investment to feed the family as well as be a beautiful piece of decor.

 

[Robert Losekamp]

It worked!

 

[Mike in FL]

One of them is almost loosely sliding in there. I might take the advice of somebody over on reddit and just smear some beeswax into the holes for peace of mind.

I have been known to slice a tooth pick lengthwise and gently tap it in with the pin. Or find a suitable size stiff wire and use that alongside the pin. I prefer the toothpick sliver to avoid tapping against the barrel tenon. If sharpened, it will go right in.

 

[Robert Losekamp]

I have been known to slice a tooth pick lengthwise and gently tap it in with the pin. Or find a suitable size stiff wire and use that alongside the pin. I prefer the toothpick sliver to avoid tapping against the barrel tenon. If sharpened, it will go right in.

Good trick to keep in mind I appreciate it!

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Looks great! A lot of helpful tips offered.

 

[smokeum54]

It worked!

Always had a soft spot for these rifles.

 

[hanshi]

If a pin seems loose I always tap a slight bend in it and it will not come out without help. How does it shoot?

 

[1stnamebassist]

Looks pretty darn nice to me! I did my first build this year yet I still haven’t shot it yet! I have to drive about 45 minutes to the range and hope that I can get an open lane. Keep up the great work!

 

[olskool]

very nice! how does it group?

 

[user 31232]

Good job fellow Hoosier