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Offline Nazgul

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Kibler Colonial
« on: July 17, 2021, 11:26:30 AM »
Just finished my Colonial 58. It is my first build and first attempt at carving. Really enjoyed the process.








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Offline Nazgul

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2021, 11:32:37 AM »





Metal was draw filed, then stoned with 800 grit oil stones. Two coats of blue and rubbed back with a grey abrasive pad.

Wood was sanded to 400 grit, 2 coats Permalyn sealer, 5 coats of Tru Oil, cut back every coat. Rubbed with rottenstone after cured.

Not up to the quality of most work posted here but really learned a lot. I see where I need to improve.

LIBERTY is for my ancestor Moses who fought with the 26th Continental Infantry.

Don
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2021, 02:54:53 PM »
Nice job ;D
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Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

Offline rich pierce

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2021, 06:03:59 PM »
Looks good! What’s next?
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2021, 07:30:53 PM »
Good looking, simple rifle - nice.
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Offline Nazgul

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2021, 09:08:11 PM »
Quote from: rich pierce on July 17, 2021, 06:03:59 PM
Looks good! What’s next?

Have a 62 cal Jaeger barrel I bought from a member of the forum. Also have a couple pieces of black walnut my father cut/milled/dried 20+ years ago. I am thinking a Jaeger........

Don
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Offline DrLaw45

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Re: Kibler Colonial
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2021, 06:01:54 PM »
That looks nice! Great job!  ;)

The Doc is out now.  8)
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