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Posted: 10/13/2018 10:39:09 PM EDT
A heart felt thanks to Jim Kibler and his Colonial rifle "how to" videos. Here is my humble submission of his Colonial rifle kit. It is bone stock 50 cal, extra fancy maple, round bottom rifling. Finished with aquafortis, wipe on poly (i know), and wax. Plan on this being my deer rifle.
Woah, those are big pictures!!! Metal is finished with the brass patina solution. Sorry for the picture quality, but was so excited to be done, i wanted to post them tonight!! No smoke yet. Such as she is!! Doc |
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:36:09 AM EDT
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A fine looking Thunder Stick.
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Posted: 10/15/2018 3:14:23 PM EDT
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Nicely done
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Posted: 10/16/2018 11:20:39 PM EDT
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Beautiful looking rifle
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Posted: 10/17/2018 4:38:33 PM EDT
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Very nice! You can be proud of that one!
Do you think the extra fancy/curly maple was worth the $$? I like the metal treatment; seems to be a nice balance bewteen the rusted/pitted look and "armory bright." Nice work! ETA: @DocGP you should share these pics on the American Longrifles forum. |
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Posted: 10/17/2018 5:38:41 PM EDT
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Very nice! You can be proud of that one! Do you think the extra fancy/curly maple was worth the $$? I like the metal treatment; seems to be a nice balance bewteen the rusted/pitted look and "armory bright." Nice work! ETA: @DocGP you should share these pics on the American Longrifles forum. that's one of my favorite hangouts. Have them over there! Thanks Doc |
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Posted: 10/17/2018 10:27:10 PM EDT
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Damn that's fine!
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Posted: 10/21/2018 9:50:31 PM EDT
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Beautiful rifle!
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Posted: 10/22/2018 6:17:17 PM EDT
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Minion,
Sorry, missed first question. Yes to me, the extra money was well spent. I personally really enjoy the highly figured wood, but that is a question everyone will have to answer for themselves. Very pleased with what jim provided. Doc |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 7:24:56 AM EDT
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Very Nice!
Money on the wood was well spent. |
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Posted: 11/2/2018 2:06:46 PM EDT
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That's one gorgeous rifle, and that curly maple stock, awesome!
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Posted: 1/18/2019 7:07:37 PM EDT
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nice work, those Kibler kits are great!
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Posted: 1/19/2019 3:34:31 PM EDT
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Man I love that stock! Well done!
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Posted: 1/21/2019 8:52:32 PM EDT
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Beautiful. How many hours do you have into the build? Enjoy.
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Posted: 1/22/2019 11:35:16 PM EDT
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Beautiful. How many hours do you have into the build? Enjoy. I probably would say 25 hrs, evenings here and there. Easy to follow jim's videos and take your time. Doc |
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