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stock came out much darker than shown in the video. Video shows stock turning a reddish color yet when I applied the stain and heated it as shown, it became a dark brownish color. Dark enough that you can't see the stripes unless outside in the sun light.
Awesome beyond my expectations.
I'm at a loss for words. However, I shall endeavor put some thoughts to words. My first rifle I purchased from Jim Kibler was a 50 cal Virginia. When I got it, I had said "Wow". The CNC machining was incredible! All the parts just dropped into place! The hardest part was finishing the brass parts. When it was finished I took it to the range and shot a really nice group. Very minor adjustments to the sites put me in the black every time.
Then Jim came out with the fowler. I just couldn't resist it. The fine lines, curly maple stock and the three step barrel. The inletting finalized the point. I could use ball or shot depending on what I was hunting. Perfect I thought.
When the Fowler arrived, I was ecstatic and opened it right away. It was a beauty ( that's it's name now btw) and immediately put it together. I held it up and it just "dropped" into my shoulder, into perfect position. Anyone who has that "favorite " gun knows what I'm talking about. It's been thirty days now since I received Beauty and I'm still working on her. Still got to brown the barrel and finish sanding the brass parts. She was well worth the price and cheaper than my wife. She only barks when I want her to.
Once I finish "Beauty" I'll update and post pictures.
I highly recommend Jim Kibler and his products. You can get a "BEAUTY" too but you'll have to call her something else!
I love these little locks. I teach Kibler rifle building classes and it’s always a treat to watch students fire their Southern Mountain Rifles on the last day. They’ve heard the myth that “flintlocks are slower than caplocks” and are amazed just how fast their rifles fire when they trip the trigger the first time! Good geometry ensures that sparks are directed right into the center of the pan, resulting in quick ignition. The “bevel up” design also lets the flint scrape most of the frizzen face, making those showers of sparks possible.
I’m glad we can get Kibler Ketland locks individually now. I’m looking forward to incorporating them into guns I build from a blank from now on. Knowing that all the Kibler locks that go out are built in Jim and Katherine’s shop alone instills confidence that you will be getting a quality lock right out of the gate every time. Look no further if you need a later style flintlock for your builds!
The fowler is my third Kibler kit and I continue to be impressed with the quality and incredible metal-to-wood fit. Even though so well designed and executed, there is plenty work for the kit builder to feel like the finished rifle is a partnership and something to be proud of. I used Jax juice on the brass, following Jim’s video and love the effect. Kudos team Kibler.
