Kibler Longrifles going to the Next level!

[Jimclassjr]

Thank you Sir! 

[Hunterdude]

As to a fowling piece / trade gun, one of our goals is to make a kit that is highly representative of original work.  If you have studied and handled very many original guns you will likely come to the conclusion that most if not all currently offered today miss the mark in a number of areas.  A couple of the most glaring is the forestock (web) thickness and the barrel weight.  Eric Von Ashwege has been helping me with this project and we have three original high end trade guns to guide the development process.  Though not as far along as the rifle discussed, it's coming along well.

Thanks again for all the encouragement and kind words.

A final note...  We have taken a handful of orders for the "Woodsrunner" rifle kit, so you can do this if you would like, but we won't take any deposit and you have to commit to not hounding me if it isn't done as soon as you think it should be

Thanks,
Jim

This post by Mr. Kibler has renewed my hopes that the new Fowler kit will be highly desirable, at least by me. In one of the videos (or I read somewhere) that he suggested the kit may be offered in both 20 gage And 16 gage, I am hopeful that this proves to be true as well!

[Daryl]

Oh yeah - Kibler kit in 16 bore - THAT's what I need/want.

[Hunterdude]

Oh yeah - Kibler kit in 16 bore - THAT's what I need/want.

+1....Yeah, me to...bigtime!

[Bsharp]

Oh yeah - Kibler kit in 16 bore - THAT's what I need/want.

+1....Yeah, me to...bigtime!

+2 Oh Yeah!!!!

[Hunterdude]

Oh yeah - Kibler kit in 16 bore - THAT's what I need/want.

+1....Yeah, me to...bigtime!

+2 Oh Yeah!!!!

Of course we will not know for sure if 16 gage will be offered until Mr. Kibler gives us a more final information drop....however, if 16 gage "does" happen, perhaps it may become fondly known in the years to come as: "The Kibler Sweet Sixteen"

[Daryl]

LOL - couldn't be better named.

[Gravedigger]

Woodsrunner

Any pictures available?

Thank you

[Craig Wilcox]

I'll wait for Jim's 10-bore.

[Jim Kibler]

Woodsrunner

Any pictures available?

Thank you

There are some pictures of the original on page two of this thread.  As mentioned my version is slightly modified.  I'll try to get something together introducing this new kit offering before too long.

Thanks,
Jim

[Mule Brain]

Great info on having a hawken available down the pike     

Currently have the Colonial in .50, solid and heavy   

[Jim Kibler]

Nice looking rifle.  I like your finish!

[Mule Brain]

Nice looking rifle.  I like your finish!

Thanks Jim

What style of Hawken are you planning, so I can get ready?

[RAT]

With Northstar West having gone out of business, a typical NW trade gun would be a wonderful addition. Just saying.

[tomjanemc]

If Jim’s Woodsrunner Rifle is even similar to the one he built years ago, he’ll sell hundreds of them.

[P.Bigham]

I agree tomjanemc.  I was able to hold the original at the CLA years ago. I love the shape and feel of it in all its wookiness

[Hunterdude]

If Jim’s Woodsrunner Rifle is even similar to the one he built years ago, he’ll sell hundreds of them.

I am told the original Woodsrunner has warp and twist and not a thing on it is straight including the butt plate.
    I know now that "this" one is Jim's bench build copy....maybe he did not copy the "warps" but I feel the butt stock looks crisp and clean architecture...I like it a lot.

[Dennis Glazener]

The "feather" rifle is very similiar.
Dennis

[James Rogers]

If Jim’s Woodsrunner Rifle is even similar to the one he built years ago, he’ll sell hundreds of them.

Not 100% sure but I believe I remember riding with Jim somewhere to pick up the lock for this rifle after it had been cased. I do remember handling this one at completion. His version will  actually be a  good choice to fill customer needs IMO and still be highly representative of the original.

[Frank]

If Jim’s Woodsrunner Rifle is even similar to the one he built years ago, he’ll sell hundreds of them.

If Jim’s Woodsrunner kit looks like this, I will buy two of them. One in 45 for target and also a 54 for hunting.

[ericp]

Glad to hear about the exciting developments at Kibler's!  Is there a timeframe on making left hand models of your current offerings? Thanks,

Eric

[Mike Brooks]

Glad to hear about the exciting developments at Kibler's!  Is there a timeframe on making left hand models of your current offerings? Thanks,

Eric

I'm not Jim, but I'll make a prediction. ....Never....

[EC121]

What Mike said.  The market isn't there.  Jim K. has enough on his plate with a new longrifle, fowler, and a Hawken somewhere in the pipeline along with day-to-day operations.   It is easier for me to shoot a RH rifle.

[Rolf]

Glad to hear about the exciting developments at Kibler's!  Is there a timeframe on making left hand models of your current offerings? Thanks,

Eric

I'm not Jim, but I'll make a prediction. ....Never....

Guess that means I'll never get a Kibler ridle. 

Best regards
Rolf

[Jim Kibler]

Someday we'll make a left-handed kit, but I can't say when.  Someday....