Jim Kibler rifle in the blog

[axelp]

Jim very nicely executed. I just love this style of longrifle. Have you shot it? How does it handle?

Ken

[smart dog]

Hi Ken,
I commented on this rifle before.  It is the most creative and unique long rifle I've seen in a decade.  Jim could create his own school with this one. Given its English fowler roots, I suspect it handles like the unique jewel it is.

dave

[Maalsral]

I am the proud owner of that rifle. It handles as well as it looks. It is every bit as beautiful as it looks, handles just as well. It is truly a one of a kind rifle.

[B Shipman]

A great rifle. Jim's getting to the point where you can pick them out from a distance.

[necchi]

Why the Split Stock?

[little joe]

Looking at photo 25 it appears that the side plate panel is much longer than the lock plate side panel. Is there a reason for this?

[Acer Saccharum]

The gun is a take-down, therefore the silver split-plates.

Side panel differences: Often a side panel will be different size or shape than a lock panel. The panels should be similar, but separate shaping needs to take place to get each side of the gun into pleasing proportion and visual flow.

[Keb]

I don't think the lock & off side panels are different sizes. I think it's just the camera angle making it look a little off.
That gun is a beauty, for sure.

[Jim Kibler]

Thanks guys.  I made this gun a while back and had sort of forgotten about it.  Nice to see it show up again.  As I remember it handled and shot pretty well.  Here a link to a previous post about it:
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=24915.0
Any questions, just ask.  Thanks again!

Jim

[Shreckmeister]

I don't typically find rifles of this style very appealing, BUT when Jim Kibler makes something
my whole perspective changes.  Beautiful work Mr. Kibler. 

[PPatch]

Beautiful gunne.