Kibler Colonial Trigger Guard Wrong?

[redcoatrifleman]

I am thinking of getting the Kibler Colonial Rifle Kit. My buddy who is “in the know” on colonial era rifles was telling me the trigger guard that comes with the kit is of a much later style. Like 1780s-90s. Is there any truth to this? If so can anyone recommend a replacement?

 

[Dave Marsh]

I suggest you talk to Jim Kibler. I would put Jim "in the know" better than anyone.

 

[rich pierce]

So few guns were dated. The guard fits in with guards on many originals guessed to be in the 1770s.

 

[EC121]

.Jim K. doesn't say his rifle is a copy of anything. It is a generic rifle. Maybe a Moravian or jaeger guard would be different, but after that it is close enough to be from the period.

 

[BoomStick]

Your buddy is being a little picky. Kibler's guns aren't a specific school, region or maker -more a generalized representation of the time and style. Fitting a different trigger guard for some sort of historical accuracy seems unnecessary to me.

 

[James Kibler]

Sorry, but I don't think your buddy is really "in the know". As others have said, it fits well into the time period of the rifle kit.

 

[winter1857]

I have a buddy like that too.

 

[mikesto44]

Not the same but sounds like the Booseway at rendezvous. Telling you what's wrong with your outfit. While there standing in.their finest. While wearing sunglasses, wrist watch an sneakers...

 

[2 shots]

I have a buddy like that too.

im sure many of us do.

 

[tenngun]

At some some point any repo is wrong, to find it may get nit picky but even the finest bench copy is wrong.
As said above contact Kibler and make a decision based on what you can learn

 

[Pete G]

im sure many of us do.

…and sometimes it is us!

 

[DrLaw]

You guys have buddy's?

 

[Polecat_Tom]

At some some point any repo is wrong, to find it may get nit picky but even the finest bench copy is wrong.

I once had someone complain about my Lyman GPR having a coiled spring in the lock. My response was I don't care and, by the way, you have a stainless touch hole liner in your rifle.

 

[redcoatrifleman]

Thanks for the info fellas. Yes my buddy is one of "those guys". But not being an expert myself I thought I would throw it out there before I invest. I feel a lot better about it now.