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New barrels have a continuous swamped curve shape

Jim explained that unlike traditionally made swamped barrels formed from connected straight lines blended with a radius, the new Kibler barrels have a continuous curve shape without visible kinks.

Category: Parts & ComponentsTopics: Lock, Barrel, Jim KiblerLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: lock, flintlock, firing mechanism, barrel, tube

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