First Muzzleloader

[Killerangel]

Decided to extend my hunting with a flintlock when I could not shoot a real bow any more. Had the opportunity to have this gun built for me after the deal with the original buyer fell through. Very lucky opportunity for me. Builder is world class. Components were part Kibler Colonial Rifle kit, Chambers lock, and a incredible piece of hard Red Maple from a tree that fell during a hurricane in the builder's dad's yard in 2001. .54 cal..

 

[Justin.44]

Excellent! Looks great

 

[Brokennock]

Wow! That is gorgeous. You did well on that deal.
What is on top of the barrel behind the rear sight, about even with the entry pipe?

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Very nice. If it shoots half as good as it looks, you're in business.

 

[Winchester97]

Man, top notch. That is beautiful! Who is the builder?

 

[Spikebuck]

Well as they say: Go big or go home!!!!

Absolutely stunning! Best wishes for many years of fun shooting and good hunting.

 

[Miles42]

I think you did well, this is beautiful

 

[excess650]

Brad Emig??

 

[Killerangel]

Wow! That is gorgeous. You did well on that deal.
What is on top of the barrel behind the rear sight, about even with the entry pipe?

My old eyes (66) could not focus enough to even see the rear sight when focusing on the front and "seeing" the target when the sights were 36"+ apart....so Chris made a filler from scratch...and moved the rear sight. When dealing with a craftsman like him...you just have to let him do his thing...even on the smallest things. It ill always be something special. He drew it on paper, traced it on the steel stock he had, hand beveled and filed the design/edges, then riveted it to the dovetail piece he made...files it flat...polished...then "browned" it.

 

[Killerangel]

Man, top notch. That is beautiful! Who is the builder?

Brad Emig??

Chris Laubach. Doesn't really build anymore....but this was an old incomplete project for a deal that was not completed.

 

[Brokennock]

My old eyes (66) could not focus enough to even see the rear sight when focusing on the front and "seeing" the target when the sights were 36"+ apart....so Chris made a filler from scratch...and moved the rear sight. When dealing with a craftsman like him...you just have to let him do his thing...even on the smallest things. It ill always be something special.

Wow, that whole gun is exceptional. That filler is cool, maybe someone could engrave your initials on it?

 

[Killerangel]

Wow, that whole gun is exceptional. That filler is cool, maybe someone could engrave your initials on it?

I mentioned that tongue in cheek to the builder.....he knew that's not my "thing"...but he could have.

 

[Colterkid]

Decided to extend my hunting with a flintlock when I could not shoot a real bow any more. Had the opportunity to have this gun built for me after the deal with the original buyer fell through. Very lucky opportunity for me. Builder is world class. Components were part Kibler Colonial Rifle kit, Chambers lock, and a incredible piece of hard Red Maple from a tree that fell during a hurricane in the builder's dad's yard in 2001. .54 cal..

That's one beautiful gun!

 

[Phil Coffins]

First? You have nowhere to go but down from that rifle!

 

[NeilMacleod]

Awesome Looking Congrats !!

 

[Killerangel]

First? You have nowhere to go but down from that rifle!

I'm contemplating one more...something shorter similar to a "EdwardMarshall" rifle. Looking for the right maple stock blank with plenty of curl, not "soft", and not straight-grained so the striping radiuses down with the drop of the butt. Being shown some wood by some vendors....but nothing close to what I have in this rifle....any ideas??

 

[Whitworth]

That's a beauty

 

[hanshi]

So beautiful and elegant it made my eyes pop. Man, but you did get the cream of the crop.

 

[Killerangel]

So beautiful and elegant it made my eyes pop. Man, but you did get the cream of the crop.

I'm new to the flintlock/muzzleloading game....but even I see how ridiculously fortunate I am with this chunk of wood.

 

[SOLANCO]

Decided to extend my hunting with a flintlock when I could not shoot a real bow any more. Had the opportunity to have this gun built for me after the deal with the original buyer fell through. Very lucky opportunity for me. Builder is world class. Components were part Kibler Colonial Rifle kit, Chambers lock, and a incredible piece of hard Red Maple from a tree that fell during a hurricane in the builder's dad's yard in 2001. .54 cal..

THAT is a rifle to be proud of.