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Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« on: December 06, 2018, 04:17:59 PM »
the big wood box arrived yesterday ...


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Offline retired fella

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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2018, 05:30:49 PM »
Merry Christmas and to quote another member, "don't shoot your eye out kid".   ;)
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2018, 10:12:57 PM »
A major Christmas present!  Keep posting pics as your build.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2018, 11:56:39 PM »
What caliber?

I like it already.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2018, 12:54:13 AM »
What are the specs on her?  What are the plans to finish her out??

Nosey nate's want to know!!

Doc
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2018, 01:08:01 AM »
Quote from: Doc on December 07, 2018, 12:54:13 AM
What are the specs on her?  What are the plans to finish her out??

Nosey nate's want to know!!

Doc

doc, won't know 'til the real colonial rifle shows up next week or so.

the plan is to first and foremost LOOK in the newly arrived box and CHECK the contents CAREFULLY to make SURE it really is a colonial rifle, which i know it will be, for sure.

after that i'll stick it all together, no metal finishing, stain the wood with LMF, CYA the barrel and lock mortises, true-oil clear coats, go shoot.  8)
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2018, 03:40:56 AM »
 Looking foward to seeing some pics!
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2018, 02:04:10 AM »
the real deal arrived, big thanx to katherine ...















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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2018, 03:37:50 AM »
That curl is awesome  8) 8) 8)
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2018, 06:16:55 AM »
What grade is that stock?

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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2018, 05:42:46 PM »
Quote from: FlintFan on December 11, 2018, 06:16:55 AM
What grade is that stock?

+$200 worth of "extra fancy"  :)
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2018, 07:21:56 PM »
  An their it is. The some assembly requires tag...!  Going to be one beautiful rifle there. Congrats... Oldtravler
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2018, 09:10:35 PM »
Wow, that's nice rfd!  Keep the pictures coming so we can all enjoy!
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2018, 12:53:02 AM »
Hey Rob congrats on your colonial that woods got killer grain, can"t wait to see it in person !I know you will do your usual terrific assembly and then some  ;)
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2018, 03:54:00 AM »
Very nice!
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2018, 04:39:39 AM »
How long was the wait?
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #16 on: December 13, 2018, 02:08:25 AM »
Quote from: Phil Neal on December 12, 2018, 04:39:39 AM
How long was the wait?

5 weeks, and it took that long mostly because the brass furniture castings weren't available.  well worth the wait.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #17 on: December 13, 2018, 03:42:36 AM »
Wow, 5 weeks, is that all, cause I have one on order and was expecting a good 3 or more months.  With any luck I may get it sooner.  Only been three weeks so far.  From what I have read the wait is definitely worth it.  Also gives me time to build my work bench.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2018, 04:14:11 AM »
Hope you get time to post pictures when the stock is finished.  I think that will make that fancy grain pop. 
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2018, 02:17:12 PM »
Quote from: terryk on December 13, 2018, 04:14:11 AM
Hope you get time to post pictures when the stock is finished.  I think that will make that fancy grain pop.

yes indeed.  as always, i take images of the build process and post them.  as of now i plan on a kibler iron nitrate stain under rubbed in tru-oil.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2018, 06:00:26 PM »
I drifted over to another forum and there was a feller over there that built one of these. Only took him 220 hrs. :o No carving, no engraving. I've been tempted to get one of these so I can build me a quicky and have a gun to go play with. I figure less than 15hrs finished. They sure make a great looking gun.
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2018, 08:25:16 PM »
Mike - you would enjoy it - and they shoot great! -
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2018, 10:22:25 PM »
  Their very accurate. Which ruins any excuse for U missed..!  Lol. Oldtravler
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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #23 on: December 13, 2018, 11:35:16 PM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on December 13, 2018, 06:00:26 PM
I drifted over to another forum and there was a feller over there that built one of these. Only took him 220 hrs. :o No carving, no engraving. I've been tempted to get one of these so I can build me a quicky and have a gun to go play with. I figure less than 15hrs finished. They sure make a great looking gun.

I guess you can take about as long as you like to put something together.  It takes me about 4 hours to assemble one ready to shoot.  This excludes sanding the stock, polishing metal and finishing wood and metal.  It will take considerably longer for those with little experience.  Carving, engraving, aging etc. can certainly add considerably to the time required.

Give me a call, Mike.  We'll hook you up.  Might even have a scratch and dent for a little bit of a savings.

Jim

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Re: Jim Kibler Colonial Rifle
« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2018, 01:43:15 AM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on December 13, 2018, 06:00:26 PM
I drifted over to another forum and there was a feller over there that built one of these. Only took him 220 hrs. :o No carving, no engraving. I've been tempted to get one of these so I can build me a quicky and have a gun to go play with. I figure less than 15hrs finished. They sure make a great looking gun.

I don't see how one could spend that much time.  The parts pretty much fall into place.  I think draw filing the barrel was the single longest task and that takes maybe an hour tops.   
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