Author Topic: finished my rifle (Read 3578 times)

Phil Neal · « **on:** January 12, 2019, 10:55:05 PM »

Finished my Kibler Colonial 54. This is my first build so its not perfect but I love it. Will be out shooting it tomorrow. Wanted a plain look with no frills and little to no shine on the wood. Still need to finish the ramrod though.

rich pierce · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2019, 12:59:40 AM »

Looks good!

JohnnyFM · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2019, 01:29:45 AM »

Thumbs up!

alex e. · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2019, 02:32:49 AM »

Nicely done!

shifty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2019, 02:36:54 AM »

Really nice congrats!

Daryl Pelfrey · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2019, 05:47:11 AM »

Looks great Phil. As in anything sometimes less is more. I need to heed my own words.lol. Nice

Phil Neal · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2019, 07:25:22 AM »

Thanks for all the positive comments, will let you all know how she shoots tomorrow!

rfd · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2019, 03:21:56 PM »

looks great - a solid, functional gun with good lines.

what'd ya use for the finish?

Phil Neal · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2019, 08:04:43 PM »

RFD I used Kiblers Iron nitrate over tannic acid, then rubbed in many coats of LMF permalyn sealer. Amazing how easy the whole process was, a little spooky using the heat gun but all went well.

rfd · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2019, 08:14:36 PM »

thanx for the update, phil. i'm working in a kibler''s kolonial and will give his iron nitrate a try, but under tru-oil.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2019, 08:51:28 PM »

What's going on with the aft end of the lock inlet?

smallpatch · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2019, 11:43:00 PM »

I didn't notice that before, but it sure looks like it's proud of the wood.

rfd · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2019, 02:03:58 PM »

whether the aft of the lock plate is proud or not, having the pan flush against the barrel is of more importance to me.

Phil Neal · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2019, 08:51:15 PM »

rfd that is right. Very important to have it flush with the barrel. Also once it is there you can't recess the lock any farther anyway.

FlintFan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2019, 10:07:58 PM »

Was the pre-carved stock not shaped properly to allow the lock to be inlet fully, such as not leaving enough wood height at the rear of the lock mortise? Or was it a matter of being a little too aggressive during final sanding, and taking a little too much off in that area?

You may be able to thin the bolster of the lock plate (and the frizzen width) to allow the lock to seat deeper into it's mortise.

Phil Neal · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2019, 02:40:17 AM »

The lock fits just fine thankyou. the photo does make it appear to be too proud but I assure you it is not. I'm sure you are familiar with the round faced lock. And as to thinning the frizzen plate to lower it a minute would be silly at best. It sets tight against the barrel, it shoots extremely well and that is what really matters to me.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2019, 03:33:44 AM »

Phil, you have a nice looking rifle, a working mans gun so to speak. This is one of those plane is pretty guns. I think you will be happy with it.

Phil Neal · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:30:04 AM »

Thanks smylee, I really appreciate your comment.

smallpatch · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2019, 07:21:46 AM »

Phil,
From this angle, it looks just right!

FlintFan · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:14:25 PM »

Quote from: Phil Neal on January 17, 2019, 02:40:17 AM

The lock fits just fine thankyou. the photo does make it appear to be too proud but I assure you it is not. I'm sure you are familiar with the round faced lock. And as to thinning the frizzen plate to lower it a minute would be silly at best. It sets tight against the barrel, it shoots extremely well and that is what really matters to me.

Yes, that photo does show it better. Not sure why it looks so proud of the wood in the previous one, optical illusion I guess. Yes, I am familiar with the round faced lock, I have used that particular lock in over a dozen builds. It is not unheard of or "silly" to have to modify a lock slightly at times during a build. If you enjoyed this build, and look to continue with new projects in the coming years, you will gain that knowledge with experience.

Good job on your first build.

rfd · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:56:22 PM »

Quote from: FlintFan on January 17, 2019, 04:14:25 PM

Yes, that photo does show it better. Not sure why it looks so proud of the wood in the previous one, optical illusion I guess....

what you see in phil's original pic is the shadow of the high round lock plate.

Phil Neal · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2019, 09:03:21 PM »

Thanks to all and now that shall be laid to rest. Very possible the curve threw a bit of a shadow that appeared larger than it really is.

30coupe · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2019, 04:05:08 AM »

It appears to be a very fine rifle to me. I know you said you wanted it plain, but that stock appears to be anything but plain to me. Which grade is that?

Phil Neal · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2019, 07:42:04 AM »

Mid grade, just fancy. I believe I got a very nice "fancy" though.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:42:48 AM »

Nice job Phil. Nice lock moldings!!

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