Kibler Colonial Rifle build complete for my friend

[Flint62Smoothie]

As you may have seen in these posts to follow, I decided to build a Kibler 54-cal Colonial flintlock longrifle for my best friend who had lost his wife to ALS. I had hoped to finish it much earlier, but I had a tough Fall with work and some family issues that seriously delayed my efforts. Luckily I'm getting it done weeks before our MZL'ing deer season opens ... so maybe this will bring him some success in the Fall woods.

-Semi-Fancy Wood: https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/pretty-good-wood-for-‘semi-fancy’-from-jim-kibler.147094/​

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-Kitchen 'counter top' build (due to the old dog): https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/kibler-‘counter-top’-build-….148087/​

I'd like to publically thank Chuck Edwards for the engraving and Rich Pierce for his consultation and friendship!

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[VA Hawken]

Very nice work! A rifle to be proud of.

 

[sleepingbulldog]

Nice job.

 

[sleepingbulldog]

Nice job

 

[rich pierce]

Outstanding, and who could ask for a better friend?

 

[rtuba71]

That is a very nice rifle...good friend indeed!!

 

[rickystl]

Great job Flint !!! He will be a happy camper. You are a friend indeed.

Rick

 

[TDM]

Gorgeous Work!

 

[Polecat_Tom]

Elegant rifle.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

FYI, this is another example of the quality of the engraving from Chuck Edwards Flintlocks!

 

[garypl]

You did well - congratulations and I'm sure your friend is thrilled with it!

 

[deertraks]

What a fine looking rifle, well done! That's a good thing you did for your friend.