Author Topic: Another Jim Kibler Rifle Kit (Read 9383 times)

moleeyes36 · « **on:** October 20, 2016, 05:38:52 AM »

.40 caliber with upgraded maple.

Mole Eyes

mossyhorn · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2016, 06:00:14 AM »

Nice figured wood and overall finish! Is the finish iron nitrate with permalyn on the wood and brass antique on the metal?
Let us know how it shoots.

pushboater · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2016, 06:41:57 AM »

Beautiful piece of wood! Great job. Thanks for posting.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2016, 11:37:34 AM »

Good job. I like it

Mikeh · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2016, 12:04:31 PM »

Very nice over all. Really like the metal finish. Mikeh

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2016, 01:30:19 PM »

Quote from: mossyhorn on October 20, 2016, 06:00:14 AM

Nice figured wood and overall finish! Is the finish iron nitrate with permalyn on the wood and brass antique on the metal?
Let us know how it shoots.

Jerry,

I swore some time ago that I'd not build another gun from a kit, but so many other folks have built these really nice looking guns that I gave in. Besides, Southern rifles and good bourbon are weaknesses of mine. I generally use iron nitrate for the stain, but this time I used Curly Nut Brown from Muzzleloader Builders Supply put on heavy and rubbed back. The finish is what I use almost all the time now, Chambers' Traditional Oil Finish. The patina is from brass antique solution applied to the steel as you guessed. I'm glad you liked the rifle, thanks.

Mole Eyes

grabenkater · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2016, 02:56:40 PM »

What time frame do these rifle kits fit?

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2016, 03:27:48 PM »

Quote from: Grabenkater on October 20, 2016, 02:56:40 PM

What time frame do these rifle kits fit?

The gun Jim based his kit on was made by a NC gun maker named Whitson, Appalachian School as I recall, but my memory is about a sharp as a pound of wet leather. It is shown in Jim Ivey's book. Unfortunately my copy is in my work shop at the moment or I could give you some more information. But without looking it up, I'd make a guess that it would be in the 1820's or 1830's period. That however is just a guess; others here on the forum could give you a more knowledgeable idea of the time period of this gun.

Mole Eyes

delivered · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:12:40 AM »

Did you do anything at the nose cap?

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2016, 04:38:44 AM »

Nicely done!

Ed

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2016, 05:14:25 AM »

Delivered, I left the nose without a nose cap like so many rifles of this type were built.

Ed, thanks. That's high praise coming from someone of your skill.

Mole Eyes

PPatch · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2016, 06:52:30 PM »

Mole Eyes that is a fine looking firearm, well done sir. Love that finish, wood and metal, and the minimal carving details you included. It has SMR written all over it.

I had admired that NC rifle from when I first viewed in one of the books I own (forget which). Jim has done a wonderful job producing and offering this kit gunne. I believe he has a hit on his hands - good for you Jim.

dave

P.W.Berkuta · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2016, 07:57:53 PM »

My Goodness -- Jim is sure putting out a FINE kit and his selection of wood is fantastic

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moleeyes36 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2016, 01:11:01 AM »

Quote from: PPatch on October 21, 2016, 06:52:30 PM

Mole Eyes that is a fine looking firearm, well done sir. Love that finish, wood and metal, and the minimal carving details you included. It has SMR written all over it.

I had admired that NC rifle from when I first viewed in one of the books I own (forget which). Jim has done a wonderful job producing and offering this kit gunne. I believe he has a hit on his hands - good for you Jim.

dave

Thanks, Dave. I wanted to make the gun with as many of the characteristics of the original as I could. So I found a smaller sized patch box from Muzzleloader Builders' Supply that is nearly a dead ringer for the one in the picture of the original. Since the toe plate isn't visible in the picture in Ivey's book, I cut it from some sheet steel to be typical of one from that style of rifle. I've seen similar incise carving on other NC rifles, so I did the same on mine. Glad you liked it and I agree that Jim Kibler has a winner here.

One of the guys in my BP club has never attempted to build a gun before and got one of Jim's kits. With a little oversight and encouragement he did a great job. For someone that has no or very little experience in gun building, I recommend they take a long look at Jim's kit as a first serious project. For experienced builders, it's a fun little project.

Mole Eyes

maypo59 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2016, 05:55:22 PM »

Very very nice. I am going to have to send him some money and get one on order..

hanshi · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2016, 09:42:02 PM »

What a great looking rifle! It wouldn't be a safe queen in my house.

Tim · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2018, 02:46:23 AM »

That wood and iron looks so good. You did one awesome job. Did you use the brass antique solution on the barrel as well?

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2018, 03:30:20 AM »

Very pleasing rifle sir!

flinchrocket · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2018, 03:54:26 AM »

That's a nice looking job Mole Eye's

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2018, 04:35:32 AM »

Ya worked ya fingers to the bone, and produced a heck of a lovely rifle! Glad you were able to help your friend.

stubshaft · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2018, 08:23:15 AM »

The finish of the metal and the stock really compliment each other. Well done!

David Rase · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2018, 08:31:03 AM »

Well done! Great looking rifle. There is a lot I like about your gun.
David

moleeyes36 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 11, 2018, 03:30:29 PM »

Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I only just put about a dozen shots through it while it sighting it in. One of the members of my gun club just had to have that rifle and kept waiving lots of money in front of me my eyes until I sold it to him. It is now a wall hanger in his house.

My time in the shop is now limited because of being the sole caregiver to my wife who is undergoing a long recovery from a severe back injury. But I'm slowly working on a Gillespie rifle. I just really like those Southern rifles.

Mole Eyes

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