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Offline Jim Kibler

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Finished Colonial Rifle
« on: February 24, 2019, 07:08:16 PM »
Here's a rifle we just recently finished.  It's made from one of our Colonial Rifle kits.  The wood is a nice piece of figured walnut and it has a .58 caliber barrel. 

I built this in a fairly workmanlike manner.  The carving was done with a V-tool rather than being stabbed in.  This was a first for me and it was fun.  The results are somewhat different and I like them. 

As can be seen, this rifle was aged pretty heavily (by our standards).  Katherine and I worked together on this process and it worked out really well.  This is moving into a little different direction than we've gone before and it's been fun! 

Besides the carving, engraving and finishing, this rifle is exactly as we supply our Colonial kits.  No stock / hardware re-shaping or modification at all.

We've included quite a number of photos here and some are somewhat unusual shots.  Hope you enjoy these.  Click, of course, to see them at higher resolution.  Sorry if there are too many. It was hard to choose...   If you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you!

All the best,
Jim and Katherine
















































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Offline Angus

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2019, 07:22:12 PM »
Very nice.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2019, 07:23:33 PM »
You never disappoint , as always excellent /thanks for the post /Ed
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2019, 07:33:28 PM »
Very nice Jim, nice to see you head your work in this direction. Of course I like all your previous work too, you have always got that artistic inspiration thing going on.
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2019, 08:14:29 PM »
 Really neatly done, the Pix are Great, only a gun builder can get shots like they see'm.

  Tim
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2019, 10:01:53 PM »
Very nice, Jim. Makes it hard to keep the pocket book in pocket.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2019, 10:08:49 PM »
Technique may have changed but the results are great as always. 

Like the aging, and the simple lines of the lock engraving.

Jeff
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2019, 11:32:26 PM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on February 24, 2019, 07:33:28 PM
Very nice Jim, nice to see you head your work in this direction. Of course I like all your previous work too, you have always got that artistic inspiration thing going on.

Ditto Mike. I like the workmanlike manner. A lot of guns today are too pristine and sterile looking.
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2019, 11:58:30 PM »
Very believable rifle.  I like it a lot.
David
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Offline Telgan

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2019, 12:01:59 AM »
That's a Dandy Jim - Really like the color and patination, and of course, your carving
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Offline wattlebuster

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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2019, 12:09:16 AM »
I really like this one a lot. All your guns are very nice but this one is a very believable looking rifle just as if plucked from 1770
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2019, 02:08:48 AM »
That one is a total winner Jim.  I love the finishes.  What an inviting partner for the woods.  The carving  came out extremely nice as well.  Well done sir.   God Bless,  Marc
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2019, 02:47:31 AM »
Quote from: spinner on February 25, 2019, 02:35:01 AM
Always a pleasure to see your work. Just outstanding design, proportions and finish. Nothing overdone....

Where do you find time to do all this stuff?
He saves a lot of time by never taking off his optivisor. ;)
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2019, 02:47:52 AM »
That's a rifle I'd carry anywhere Jim.
 Lovely job, and you didn't go too far on any of it!

It reminds me in part of one Bob Harn made a long time ago.

Odd isn't it,? How a long -rifle can still inspire us on a longrifle forum, just like it's the first we ever saw!

Great work, great lines and finish!
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2019, 05:08:15 AM »
Very nice! Makes me want to get one,which I've been thinking about anyway.
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« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2019, 06:12:02 AM »
Another outstanding piece, Jim. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2019, 04:48:53 PM »
Fantastic job on that one.  Makes me want to order another kit.   8)

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2019, 05:41:23 PM »
Jim,
Congratulations! You have taken our breath away once again. Fantastic work and very believable. I love how you put "workman like" into wood and metal and show all of us trying to learn what it really looks like. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2019, 05:57:26 PM »
Jim, could you let us know what you used to finish the metal on this rifle. The barrel, lock, trigger guard and but plate?
And the process. Looks great!
I am looking forward to getting my colonial from you as soon as it is ready.
I have been playing with various types of finishes in preparation.
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2019, 06:08:02 PM »
Jim,
All done with a V grove gouge?  I have a few but they are all too big, I think.  What size did you use, and where can I buy one?
That is a very nice job, and as someone previous said, very believable looking.  Just right.
Thanks for your efforts in advancing this enjoyable hobby.
I am sure to others it is a profession, and that's great for them.  But for us with limited rescources, and even less talent, it puts a great rifle in reach.
Are ya working on a fowler yet?  You seem to never rest.
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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #20 on: February 25, 2019, 07:23:51 PM »
Stunning rifle, Jim. Keep it up and I'm gonna start to prefer the more heavily "aged" guns.  :)

How did you get the nicks and scratches on the stock and buttplate?
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Offline ScottH

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Re: Finished Colonial Rifle
« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2019, 08:24:32 PM »
Wonderful rifle! I can't imagine anyone not being proud to own and use that one! I'm sure the new owner will be overjoyed  ;D
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« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2019, 10:10:39 PM »
Very nice Jim, classic looking! 
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« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2019, 10:40:06 PM »
  One of the best finishes I've seen. Well done..!  Oldtravler
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« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2019, 11:58:21 PM »
Beautiful rifle Jim, always a pleasure to see your work.
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