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You get a kit and I'll Cerakote the brass black for you! LOL
Hey, check out Brass Black! Maybe? Just an idea. Apparently, cold blue as well...
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Naa I could make all those parts myself.
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Could or would? Make sure to share if you do find something more to your liking or put something together.
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I could, not sure if I I would put the effort in it though once I got it. I have been wanting more and more to start building own flintlocks.
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Heard back today. Nice communications with them...
Only one question remains, which grade of Maple?
Colonial Rifle kit, 58 caliber rifled barrel, no patch box, and plain, fancy or extra fancy maple which is from Pennsylvania?
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My stockmaking instructor at Trinidad told me once you’ll have the exact same amount of time in a plain piece of wood as you would a fancy piece of wood - which one would you rather look at when your finished?
If you go fancy I’d request a photo if they’ll oblige so you see what you’ll be working with?
I’ll try and get some pics up of the one I finished…..I chose the extra fancy😉
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Thanks! I know I know I know... It's only money. LOL
Love to see anyone's maple....
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Heard back today. Nice communications with them...
Only one question remains, which grade of Maple?
Colonial Rifle kit, 58 caliber rifled barrel, no patch box, and plain, fancy or extra fancy maple which is from Pennsylvania? Prob in the Colonial I’d go extra fancy BUT what does the blank look like? For me picking out blanks is like picking out steaks at the butcher shop or vise versa. You won’t be going wrong with a 58. That barrel swamped? S.
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Heard back today. Nice communications with them...
Only one question remains, which grade of Maple?
Colonial Rifle kit, 58 caliber rifled barrel, no patch box, and plain, fancy or extra fancy maple which is from Pennsylvania? Prob in the Colonial I’d go extra fancy BUT what does the blank look like? For me picking out blanks is like picking out steaks at the butcher shop or vise versa. You won’t be going wrong with a 58. That barrel swamped? S. If they’ll send photos it would be of the semi-inlet no need to look at blanks here. PennDog
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Order in.
Colonial Rifle kit, 58 caliber, rifled, Extra Fancy Maple. I ordered with a delayed delivery planned for the end of November...
Thanks guys!
Now share your maple stock finishing tips?
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MB - I tried to post photos of my southern rifle but it says photos to large even though I supposedly resized to meet the 2MB maximum size?? Anyway I'd be glad to email you some photos if you'd like just send me your email.
Can't wait to see your Colonial when you get it - I would like a larger caliber muzzleloader to do some deer/bear hunting with.
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Prepare the rotten vegetables, stale bread and other appropriate projectiles from the crowd! Today, Kibler's announced a $75 off sale on maple and fancy maple. So, I dropped down to standard for a $325 cut over the Extra Fancy! The horror of it..... MB - I tried to post photos of my southern rifle but it says photos to large even though I supposedly resized to meet the 2MB maximum size?? Anyway I'd be glad to email you some photos if you'd like just send me your email.
Can't wait to see your Colonial when you get it - I would like a larger caliber muzzleloader to do some deer/bear hunting with.
PennDog Thanks, I'll get in touch and post them up. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Pqqn50W4/IMG-4547.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/cLhNZdnC/IMG-4548.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/43Fk7wwT/IMG-E4433.jpg)
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In regards to finishing, ask him if he's got any scrap to send you as test pieces. Then get some Laurel Mountain Forge stains and see what tickles your fancy. You'll get all sorts of input for what finish to use. What's your plan for the metal? I like rust bluing the best because it's historical, I like the look of blued metal, and it's easy to do: just boil water.
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In regards to finishing, ask him if he's got any scrap to send you as test pieces. Then get some Laurel Mountain Forge stains and see what tickles your fancy. You'll get all sorts of input for what finish to use. What's your plan for the metal? I like rust bluing the best because it's historical, I like the look of blued metal, and it's easy to do: just boil water. I am seeking test pieces. Maple is new to me, both in looks and processes to get it there. So I will do a bunch more picture searching. No decision on the metal. I need to look into options. I might Cerakote some of it! The horror. 😁 The brass? Polished or black, probably not try to antique it. Since I decided to skip the extra fancy wood, I am leaning even more towards a pure utility hunting rifle. I won't go camo or something obscene though.... I just don't know yet what to think. (obviously)
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In regards to finishing, ask him if he's got any scrap to send you as test pieces. Then get some Laurel Mountain Forge stains and see what tickles your fancy. You'll get all sorts of input for what finish to use. What's your plan for the metal? I like rust bluing the best because it's historical, I like the look of blued metal, and it's easy to do: just boil water. I am seeking test pieces. Maple is new to me, both in looks and processes to get it there. So I will do a bunch more picture searching. No decision on the metal. I need to look into options. I might Cerakote some of it! The horror. 😁 The brass? Polished or black, probably not try to antique it. Since I decided to skip the extra fancy wood, I am leaning even more towards a pure utility hunting rifle. I won't go camo or something obscene though.... I just don't know yet what to think. (obviously) Blasphemy! Well it’s your rifle. Not always a fan of brass, it’s ok but I’ve been really into iron mounted guns. Now you are going to have to fiddle a 58 flintlock pistol together.
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Aqua fortis on the maple, flash it with a torch then rinse it with a baking soda and water solution to neutralize the acid. Finish with hand rubbed linseed oil
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