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Tannic acid is used in conjunction with ferric or iron nitrate (also available from Kibler's Longrifles) in the staining process to accentuate maple figure. A solution of tannic acid (1 Tbs dissolved in 1 pint of water) is prepared and applied to the bare stock. After this dries, the iron nitrate is applied. A reaction between the iron nitrate and tannic acid occurs forming an iron tannate compound which is very dark in color. Once it air dries, the surface should be heated with a heat gun. After this step, the entire stock is quite dark. Next comes abrading the stock to work the stain off the long grain wood to bring out the figure. This process relies in the varying grain direction of figured wood. The stain can be fairly easily removed from the long grain regions, but is quite permanent in the end grain areas since the stain is absorbed pretty deeply. A combination of fine sand paper and woven abrasive Scotch-Brite pads work well. It is also helpful to use oil or finish during this process, to keep the abrasives from becoming plugged and to evaluate the progress. After the stock was worked back sufficiently, apply finish. The photos shown are real results attained following these instructions. This shows burl maple, but this method will also work well on other highly figured maple.
WAIT TIMES ARE APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MONTHS. If you are in a hurry please check the 'Ship Next Day' collection to see what kits we have ready to ship out. Photos of finished rifles are EXAMPLES of what can be done. Rifle is shipped in unassembled kit form. PRICING $920 Base Price Kit = $1235 Total - $315 Round-Faced Lock billed separately (do not purchase through the website) Prices do not reflect the price of $315 lock which we will bill separately after your order. After you place your order, you will get an email with instructions on how to pay for your lock. After you place your order, within 48 hours you will get an email with instructions on how to pay for your lock. $1235 total Standard Maple (approx. 5-35% curl) or Cherry. $920 plus $315 lock billed separately $1395 total if Fancy Maple (approx. 35-65% curl) or Walnut. $1080 plus $315 lock billed separately $1555 total if Extra Fancy Maple (approx. 65-90% curl). $1240 plus $315 lock billed separately Shipping will be calculated at checkout. Carved Kibler’s Longrifles has combined it’s expertise in CNC machining with the company’s background in producing high end custom Longrifles. The result is a rifle with beautifully designed and executed carving available at an unbelievable price point of $375 add-onCarved in nearly all possible locations, the designs are such that a harmonious and beautiful rifle results. A rifle of this quality was previously only available from a high-end custom builder for a significant price tag, and many years-long wait times, but things have now changed. Stocks for this kit are being produced on new and highly sophisticated CNC equipment. This will result in a kit that is even easier to assemble as compared to our current offerings. The kit does not come carved--the photo with the carving is a custom rifle Jim made years ago that was based on the "Woodsrunner" rifle "Woodsrunner" Inspired by an original rifle, commonly referred to as the "Woodsrunner" which many believe to have been made in the valley in Virginia during the 1760s. Reminiscent of a true frontier rifle Weight 7 ½ to 8 Lbs. Barrel Length 39 ¾” .45, .50, .54 caliber Nicely Swamped Barrel Pull 13 7/16 Cast-off 3/16" Drop at Heel: 3” to 3 ¼” Drop at Comb: 1 ¾” to 2” Butt Width: 2” Butt Height: 5” Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Fancy Maple, Extra Fancy Maple Kibler Round-Faced English Lock Sliding Wood Patchbox Only Brass Hardware Single Trigger Very handy and easy to carry Customer Supplied Wood needs to be 57 1/2” long and 2 ¼” thick INCLUDED PARTS Stock Barrel Lock Trigger and plate Touch hole liner (installed in barrel) Buttplate Trigger Guard Entry pipe Two forward ramrod pipes Nose cap Side plate Ramrod Ramrod tip Front and rear sights Lock bolts Tang bolt Sliding wood box lid Box lid catch spring Pin stock Buttplate screws IN THE WHITE This service is available as an add on to a kit gun order. This is $525 for this service. You can add this service as a product onto your order, just choose the Woodsrunner option for the appropriate pricing. https://kiblerslongrifles.com/products/assembled-in-the-white?_pos=1&_sid=335271297&_ss=r A gun provided "in the white" will be completely assembled and functional. The wood will need sanded and finished. The metal will also benefit from some cleanup. This is typically a little light filing on the rough spots followed by a little polishing with abrasive paper. The metal can be left in this condition or can be blued, browned, aged etc. Your kit will arrive assembled, ready for you to customize and finish. FINISHED RIFLES We recommend the work of talented and experienced gunsmith, Chuck Edwards, for those who would like additional finishing work done on their Kibler Rifle. He can be reached at (573) 421-5098 and his online page is found on Facebook. He has finished out many Kibler rifles and does fantastic work. The pricing will vary depending on the work and should be discussed with Chuck.
