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Hershel House spent his life in Woodbury, Kentucky — building rifles, forging knives, and keeping the crafts of the American frontier alive. The Hershel House Woodbury School Foundation carries that forward, teaching the next generation of builders the same hand skills that defined his life.
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A recap of Kibler's Longrifles live Q&A from August 19, 2026. Sixty viewer questions on the upcoming pistol, the Brown Bess, finishing methods, and the story behind the shop, with...
Jim walks through where the Brown Bess kit project stands: scanning an original 1756 Long Land Pattern, modeling every part in CAD, the details most people wouldn't notice, and why...
After Young Washington, many viewers are asking what kind of firearm young George Washington may have used. The answer is not one exact rifle. He lived in a flintlock world...
Many common beliefs about flintlocks and traditional muzzleloaders come from cheap production rifles, modern marketing, or limited experience. Here are the myths worth correcting.
Three flintlock kits fit the Revolutionary era — the Woodsrunner, the Colonial longrifle, and the Fowler. A plain guide to which one to build to mark America's 250th.
Relief carving on Kibler's rifle kits... Yes, it's finally here! This has been a long time coming and I can't tell you how excited we are to release this option...
Winter, 1781. Samuel gripped the reins of his sturdy packhorse, the chill January wind biting through his homespun wool coat as he urged the animal southward along the muddy trails...
Introduction: The Tradition of Loading a Muzzleloader Muzzleloaders have this draw and appeal that isn’t found in other firearms. The weight of the rifle in your hands, the storied history...
Building a longrifle stock is both a technical process and a craft rooted in tradition. The finishing stage is where the wood’s natural character emerges, transforming a shaped blank into...
When you build or restore a traditional longrifle, the lock you choose shapes both its performance and historical character. Two of the most recognizable designs are the Ketland lock and...
By far the sweetest flintlock rifle on the face of the earth .
My second Kibler kit. My first was the Woodsrunner , I’m pretty sure my next one will be the Fowler. I’m very sure I won’t be disappointed!
The mainspring vise is a must have. Not all are created equal. This one sold by Kibler is a game changer; well constructed and easy to use. It makes taking a part the Lock a piece of cake whether for cleaning or first when sanding and making the metal the finish of your choice.