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Author Topic: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45  (Read 20546 times)

Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2023, 03:04:30 PM »
Quote from: No Powder on February 13, 2023, 02:49:29 PM
Maybe too pretty to shoot. Let me think about that a minute.... Naaaa. Rob, are you going to sell it when you're done, or keep it yourself?

I don't like "bling wood" but I use it because I typically sell off a build and fancy wood makes for a faster sale. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!  :laffing
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Offline LongWalker

Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2023, 11:27:07 AM »
Rob-

could you take a couple measurements of the lock plate?  Length over all, and height of the plate right behind the pan.  I'm wondering if this lock would work for my Leman conversion project.

Thanks!
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2023, 01:53:42 PM »
Quote from: LongWalker on February 14, 2023, 11:27:07 AM
Rob-

could you take a couple measurements of the lock plate?  Length over all, and height of the plate right behind the pan.  I'm wondering if this lock would work for my Leman conversion project.

Thanks!

The lock plate is 4-3/4" long and 7/8" wide just in front of the pan (underneath the cock).

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Offline LongWalker

Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2023, 04:49:21 PM »
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2023, 04:57:37 PM »
 :bl th up
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Offline Winter Hawk

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2023, 04:12:18 PM »
Now the question is, what color are the sparks off the frizzen, and do they hit square in the pan?   :bigsmile:
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2023, 04:52:03 PM »
Quote from: Winter Hawk on February 18, 2023, 04:12:18 PM
Now the question is, what color are the sparks off the frizzen, and do they hi square in the pan?   :bigsmile:

Don't care about sparks color, only how fast is the final ignition.
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2023, 06:30:36 PM »
Done did it, the final wipe of Tru Oil has cured.

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Offline No Powder

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Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2023, 10:22:43 PM »
That's a mighty fine looking rifle Rob. I wish it were mine.
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Offline Winter Hawk

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2023, 01:32:58 PM »
That turned out lovely!   :hairy
When are you going to sell it?  :luff:

~Kees~
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #25 on: April 09, 2023, 02:07:19 PM »
Quote from: Winter Hawk on April 09, 2023, 01:32:58 PM
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When are you going to sell it?  :luff:

~Kees~

I hope I'm smart enuf this time to keep it!  :Doh!  8)

But, on to the next one!  Up on the workbench is another .54 Colonial  :applaud
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2023, 08:04:58 PM »
Actually, the two things I never liked about SMRs is that dang crescent butt stock and the tiny curved set trigger that's too small to fit even "normal" finger into.

Maybe I should sell it .... ?   :laffing  :*:

I decided the Colonial was gonna be too heavy, so I sold the kit and ordered a Woodsrunner in .54 caliber.  Life is still good, so far.  :applaud
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Offline Bearhntr

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #27 on: June 10, 2023, 09:34:06 PM »
Quote from: RobD on May 19, 2023, 09:43:32 AM
Now up for sale - http://tradmla.org/tmaf/index.php?topic=26702.msg240934#msg240934

I cannot get the link to open...  guess it could be on my end???
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Online Rob DiStefano

Re: The next kit build - Kibler SMR .45
« Reply #28 on: June 11, 2023, 05:25:32 AM »
Quote from: Bearhntr on June 10, 2023, 09:34:06 PM
Quote from: RobD on May 19, 2023, 09:43:32 AM
Now up for sale - http://tradmla.org/tmaf/index.php?topic=26702.msg240934#msg240934

I cannot get the link to open...  guess it could be on my end???

Sorry, it was removed when the rifle was sold.
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