Author Topic: Kibler Rifle in Walnut.. New Pictures (Read 6110 times)

Kingsburyarms · « **on:** March 25, 2017, 02:14:55 AM »

All, Two really great news items,

1) This was my first "Consignment" rifle - I actually made $ on making a rifle - Fun Stuff, still a rookie but making a few dollars to support my training..
2) The image is posted by using a new "Add image to post" link, right below the text box - an item Dennis added to make posting images a simple and fast process - more on that in the "Over the Back Fence" discussion forum...

Jim makes a wonderful kit, in many wood choices, and always spot on - Jim - always most generous and thoughtful..

More to follow...Now the results of using the "Add image to post link"

Doc Mullins · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2017, 02:59:37 AM »

That is a really nice looking rifle. I have on order the same rifle also in walnut. What did you use to finish the stock? That is the look I'm looking for.
Thanks

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2017, 03:28:56 AM »

Doc - I sanded with 800 grit sandpaper and Minwax Antique Oil to make a slurry to fill the grain, 4 coats, all sanded and wiped down before drying to avoid gloss.... 1 day between coats -

Daryl · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2017, 04:02:24 AM »

Looks nice in the white - love it, especially with the walnut.

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2017, 04:39:46 AM »

....Great looking build....Did you engrave lockplate..?? .... is trigger guard modified..

... And also thanx for working for easy pic app...!!!

Doc Mullins · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2017, 07:56:33 AM »

Thank you for the information sounds simple enough.

rich pierce · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2017, 09:45:50 AM »

Looks great; show more!

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2017, 02:49:08 PM »

Quote from: Cades Cove Fiddler on March 25, 2017, 04:39:46 AM

....Great looking build....Did you engrave lockplate..?? .... is trigger guard modified.. ... And also thanx for working for easy pic app...!!!

I did engrave the lock plate, the owner wanted his father initials on the plate, so I added thise and a little style engraving to add a little spice - the lock, barrell and hardware were all left in the white on the Walnut, I think the color contrast worked well - Dennis gets the Lion's share of the easy pic application - I just flew wingman...

t.caster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2017, 05:13:45 PM »

Nice job making a plain old piece of black walnut look beautiful! Must be the architecture! It always rules!

BackWoods · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2017, 03:56:58 PM »

WOW, If I take the scary step to try to build, I hope it comes out as nice as yours. Very Nice.
Joe

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2017, 05:13:33 PM »

Thank you Joe - not scary at all - Jim's rifle is the perfect first kit - it almost falls together - and you have a support group here that is in the 1000's so jump in, you have a lot of help if you need it....

Sweeney · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2017, 05:22:08 PM »

Beautiful. And looks like very nice grain flow in that stock.

BackWoods · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2017, 01:40:35 AM »

Quote from: Kingsburyarms on March 26, 2017, 05:13:33 PM

Thank you Joe - not scary at all - Jim's rifle is the perfect first kit - it almost falls together - and you have a support group here that is in the 1000's so jump in, you have a lot of help if you need it....

I am noticing that in my short time here. A whole lot of good people giving great advice. As of right now I am on a waiting list at TVM for a build but, following that, I will try to do one on my own.

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2017, 01:57:33 AM »

Joe - call Jim directly - or Katherine - (working with Jim) they are one of the most kind-hearted and knowledgeable people building kits today - they will set you up - if you do call, tell them I said "HI" -

Jon

BarryE · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2017, 02:24:53 AM »

Very nice job.

BackWoods · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2017, 03:06:11 PM »

Quote from: Kingsburyarms on March 27, 2017, 01:57:33 AM

Joe - call Jim directly - or Katherine - (working with Jim) they are one of the most kind-hearted and knowledgeable people building kits today - they will set you up - if you do call, tell them I said "HI" -

Jon

Getting close..

hanshi · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2017, 05:53:00 PM »

Beautiful job on that rifle. I e-mailed Jim Kibler about those kits and learned the lop is fixed at 14" while my lop is 13". Got to thinking I might do okay with a longer lop considering how I managed to adjust to the longer lop of modern rifles decades back.

Now, I'm a true duffer at such crafts but I don't think I'd have any problem with either stock or metal finishing. You make it sound like a simple kit that's basically built except for the finishing. How wrong am I in this assumption?

Kingsburyarms · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2017, 05:58:03 PM »

If I can build it - you can....

T*O*F · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2017, 06:02:01 PM »

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Got to thinking I might do okay with a longer lop considering how I managed to adjust to the longer lop of modern rifles decades back.

It's a bicep mounted rifle instead of a shoulder mounted one. Also, it has a fair amount of drop. You will find when shouldering it that your arm will naturally adapt to it's configuration and it soon becomes habit.

iloco · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2017, 08:03:07 PM »

That is a fine looking rifle. You did a great job on the finish.

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