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Kibler colonial
« on: July 02, 2018, 12:14:31 AM »
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« Last Edit: September 09, 2018, 06:50:56 AM by Ky-Flinter »

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2018, 12:35:49 AM »
Wow Curt!  Chuck has outdone himself again!  The best part for me, is that if you hadn't told us it was a Kibler kit, I would have never known. Very nicely done!

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2018, 01:12:19 AM »
 J-zooooooooooooo! Well done just doesn't seem to get it.

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2018, 01:59:36 AM »
I will give it a 2 thumbs up. Chuck has skills for sure
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2018, 03:02:50 AM »
Beautiful rifle. Warm color and finish, also. Thanks for sharing
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2018, 03:27:00 AM »
Nice!!

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2018, 03:54:07 AM »
Beautifully done!

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2018, 04:24:57 AM »
A very handsome rifle indeed.

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2018, 04:42:59 AM »
Very nicely done!
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2018, 05:10:39 AM »
Thanks guys for the compliments I'm glad you like it

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2018, 05:36:04 AM »
   Curt very nice. Really like the color. Chuck sure has talent. Oldtravler !

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2018, 01:43:58 PM »
State of the art.......delicious!

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2018, 05:21:01 PM »
Curt,

Beautiful rifle.  As usual, I always like to ask how the wood was stained and finished and how the metal was finished. ?

Thanks
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2018, 06:06:38 PM »
That's an extremely fine example of the type.  It is beautiful and I like everything about it.
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2018, 06:08:08 PM »
He’s an artist.
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« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2018, 07:56:30 PM »
Subtle elegance. Nicely done. An heirloom to be cherished by present and future generations.

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2018, 03:19:40 AM »
Dave you'll have to call Chuck to find out how he finished the wood and the metal

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2018, 08:17:02 PM »
Amazing!!!!!!!!!! :D

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2018, 11:50:18 PM »
Curt, wish I had more than two thumbs to put up for you.  The ex- once said that sometimes I could be "all thumbs", so maybe ten?

Sincerely like and enjoy the butt/cheek carving.  Simple, graceful, and expertly carved.

Thanks for the pics.

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2018, 04:12:22 AM »
I just saw this amazing looking rifle. The work is flawless and the wood tone is perfect.
Tim

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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2018, 04:29:22 PM »
Chuck is doing some great work.
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2018, 04:47:04 PM »
I just hope my mountain rifle stock looks half as
Good as this one does. May need to get some expert
Advice from curt when it comes time to finish my maple stock.
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2018, 06:30:08 PM »
Just beautiful, all of it. Do I see C E carved behind the cheek rest?
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2018, 07:35:37 PM »
Very, very well done!
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Re: Kibler colonial
« Reply #24 on: September 09, 2018, 04:26:34 AM »
This is a jim Kibler rifle assembled by Chuck Edwards ,all I have done to it is sighted it in and cleaned it and it shoots very nice .Both men deserve all the credit for doing excellent work.Curt