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Offline Chowmi

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Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished-updated. Shoots well, need lock help.
« on: February 28, 2019, 09:25:22 PM »
I built this Kibler Colonial rifle for a friend of ours.  His wife asked me to build it for him.  He has never shot a muzzleloader, so I thought he might as well go whole hog and jump in with a flintlock.  I will deliver it tomorrow, and we will shoot it on Saturday. 

You may have seen my posts a few months ago regarding carving designs for this gun.  It's the second gun I've carved -  (the first one is not ever shown to anyone who knows anything about carving, or rifles, or art..... etc). 

Anyway, I'm most familiar with Moravian guns, so I pulled some designs from Dickert and Albrecht with the back story that it was built by a journeyman who left Christian's Spring and went to Lancaster to make his way.  That's the story at least...












Tang and RR entry pipe carving:







Carving around the cheek piece and a hunter's star:









I finally felt confident enough to engrave my name on it.  That was nerve-wracking, but I am reasonably happy with it:





Finally, I wanted to add a personal touch to the rifle.  The new owner used to hunting for fallen meteorites.  One evening while returning to the car, he saw one and thought he knew where it landed.  He never did find it! 
Anyway, I thought I would depict that using the toe-plate and in front of the toe-plate.  If I had to do it over again, I would change the shooting star inlay, and practice more with wire inlay, but too late now.





I learned a lot from this gun, and it was fun to do. 
Finish is two coats of Ye Olde Aqua Fortis, Watco Danish oil, then Permalyn Finish on top. 

I made a few accoutrements for him as well.  Here is a vent pick I made from some flat stock scrap steel.  I'm no blacksmith, but am working on it!




Cheers,
Norm
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2019, 09:30:49 PM »
Nice job Norm.  Good looking rifle.  I like the way the color came out, it really shows off the figure in the stock.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2019, 09:39:48 PM »
Quote from: David Rase on February 28, 2019, 09:30:49 PM
Nice job Norm.  Good looking rifle.  I like the way the color came out, it really shows off the figure in the stock.
David

Thanks Dave!  Sometimes there are happy accidents.  I had intended to only use one coat of AF, but when I went over a few small areas that needed more, I got visible streaks.  So, I did a second coat on the entirety.  It went darker than I had envisioned, but I like it. 

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2019, 10:04:18 PM »
Very nice Norm!  Your carving looks well done and very appropriate for the gun.  I really like the toe plate and meteor.

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2019, 10:19:44 PM »
I think you did a splendid job and the engraving is very well cut. You’re friend should be very pleased with that job. Well done sir.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2019, 10:42:46 PM »
I like it. I think you did especially well with the carving behind the cheek piece.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2019, 10:56:25 PM »
Nice work all around.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2019, 11:12:20 PM »
Looks wonderful!!! - Great job -
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2019, 11:12:48 PM »
Very well done all over Norm!  You should be more than reasonably happy with your engraving (I'd be ecstatic) and everything else.  Your friend I'm sure will be very pleased.   
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2019, 11:14:57 PM »
Absolutely beautiful. The carving and engraving leave nothing to be desired. That will certainly become an heirloom piece.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2019, 12:09:44 AM »
Very Nice.  I too really like the carving behind the cheek.  Nice photography too!

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2019, 01:27:58 AM »
 That's a fine looking job sir.  I like the wood color and finish especially.  That buttstock carving is sharp.  Cleanly done.  I really like the way you dropped the tails off the top flat in your signature.  Neat.  God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2019, 02:00:36 AM »
   Norm as other's have said. You did a very nice job all around. Their is nothing not to like about your engraving and carving. Thank you for sharing and your photography is outstanding.   Oldtravler
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2019, 02:21:23 AM »
Very nice.  I think my wife should give you a call as well.

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2019, 02:50:12 AM »
Yep!  What everyone else said.  Nicely done!!


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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2019, 03:45:27 AM »
Thanks guys for all the positive comments!  It means a lot to me. 

I'm somewhat overwhelmed, as my mind's eye sees all the warts and boo boo's (and there are lots!).

Most importantly, I managed to avoid some of the flaws I had on previous builds and learn from that.  Now to apply new lessons to my next build before I forget them! 

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Norm


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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2019, 03:45:39 AM »
very well done  all around , really like the toe plate, your name is nothing to sneeze at either             StevenV
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2019, 04:02:33 AM »
Great job!!!  Well executed carving and design appropriate to the piece.  Your finish really brings out the beauty of that great piece of wood.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2019, 05:45:21 AM »
Very nice! I love the wood color and the carving as well!
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2019, 06:23:58 AM »
Very nice job!
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2019, 06:37:14 AM »
Well done, nice execution and the meteorite is a nice touch!
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #21 on: March 01, 2019, 07:23:24 AM »
Good looking rifle.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2019, 07:32:05 AM »
You’ve done a beautiful job on this piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Rifle finally finished
« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2019, 07:54:22 PM »
Norm,

I am proud of you! You gave the rifle a nice balance with the carving.

What we talked about "less is more". I like the lock without engraving.
What everyone else said, GREAT JOB!!

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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2019, 08:09:24 PM »
Very sharp!
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