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Kibler Colonial Flintlock

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Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Aug 08, 2026 9:53 pm

Just finished building it today.

44” swamped barrel, .50 cal
Cherry wood
Aged the barrel with mustard and the brass with black powder residue. Nice patina now.
First smoke with it tomorrow. :)
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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by Mags » Sat Aug 08, 2026 11:58 pm

You did good. Looking forward to your first smoke.
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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by Ernie » Sun Aug 09, 2026 4:35 am

That is a lot of gun. Nice job on the build. Awaiting the first smoke reports.👍

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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by RetiredSeabee » Sun Aug 09, 2026 8:34 am

Man that is a loooooong barrel!
Load on Sunday and Shoot all Week.......okay it's a Mare's Leg I will reload on Wednesday. ;)

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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by Sir Henry » Sun Aug 09, 2026 9:01 am

Beautiful!
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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by Hatchdog » Sun Aug 09, 2026 10:41 am

Very nice. It looks like it’s been there and done that! :D

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Post by The Wiz » Sun Aug 09, 2026 11:34 am

Impressive!!!! How far will it reach?
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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by Headhog » Sun Aug 09, 2026 12:48 pm

I'm not much of a muzzle loader shooter, but that's one good looking firearm worth having and shooting.

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Re: Kibler Colonial Flintlock

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Aug 09, 2026 4:07 pm

Thank you. I was ringing 8” steel gongs with it this morning 50-100 yds. It’s a shooter! :)

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