Kibler colonial photos - no patch box? Walnut? Plain Maple with no upgrade?

[Cossack]

I've been contemplating building a Kibler Colonial for a first kit build (while I'm stuck at home as a teacher). I don't want to be too ambitious for a first build in terms of attempting carving and decoration.

I'm interested in seeing some walnut examples with minimal decoration. I can't find a photo with my primitive google skills. Really all I've found is a gorgeous Walnut version done by Jim himself with amazing carving.

Also, while Kibler offers a no-patchbox option, I'd love to see one without a patchbox. I can't find a photo of that. If anyone has one around, can you post a photo?

Thanks.

[Vulcan]

Looks like there's one on Jim's website under Colonial rifles finished by customers. It's not wanut stocked, but you'll get an idea of one w/out a patchbox.

[stickbow59]

https://www.huntingpa.com/forums/48-traditional-forum/307485-kibler-kit.html

[Cossack]

https://www.huntingpa.com/forums/48-traditional-forum/307485-kibler-kit.html

Thanks, but unfortunately I can't access the photos without joining the HuntingPA forum. Any chance you could post a photo or two here?

[Cossack]

Looks like there's one on Jim's website under Colonial rifles finished by customers. It's not wanut stocked, but you'll get an idea of one w/out a patchbox.

Thanks! I don't know how I missed that photo.

[Bill Raby]

Don't give up on the carving before you even start! Just get some walnut and practice until you get it right. It really is not that hard.

[stickbow59]

It has the patch box but shows the walnut, hope this helps.

[Cossack]

Gorgeous. Thank you.
One more question - most of the customer photos I've seen show an upgrade in Maple. Has anyone built or bought one with no Maple upgrade? I know there's some luck of the draw involved, but I'd love to see a representative example of the basic-level Maple with no upgrade.

[Scota4570]

Yes, I upgraded every time.  Jim is very generous with his wood grading.  You will not be disappointed.

[sespe]

 


I didn't order any upgrade on the wood, I was quite pleased with what arrived. 

[Cossack]

 


I didn't order any upgrade on the wood, I was quite pleased with what arrived.

I'll say. Wow. What did you use to finish it?

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Jim's original ad for his SMR features a stock carved from plain maple.  Check out his web site.

[sespe]

I'll say. Wow. What did you use to finish it?

All from Jim's site.  His iron nitrate stain and permalyn sealer.