Kibler Fowler Kit
The Fowler includes a thin-walled, lightweight 3-stage barrel: a round forward section, a shorter round section of larger diameter, and an octagon breech.
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Details (37 notes)
Barrel construction
Barrel construction
The Fowler includes a thin-walled, lightweight 3-stage barrel: a round forward section, a shorter round section of larger diameter, and an octagon breech.
Base price
Base price
Fowler base kit price is $1560 in Standard Maple (approx. 5-35% curl) or Cherry.
Build approachability
Build approachability
Like the Woodsrunner, the Fowler is one of Kibler's more approachable builds.
Common arm framing
Common arm framing
The Fowler represents one of the most common firearms of its period, sold widely at general stores in the colonies rather than being a specialty piece.
Customer wood minimum size
Customer wood minimum size
Customer-supplied stock for the Fowler must be a minimum blank of 62" x 2" x 8".
Customer-supplied stock price
Customer-supplied stock price
Customer-supplied stock reduces Fowler price by $60, to $1500.
Design and machining ownership
Design and machining ownership
The Fowler's design and machining are Kibler's own; the hand work and finishing are left to the builder.
Extra Fancy Maple price
Extra Fancy Maple price
Extra Fancy Maple adds $425, bringing Fowler to $1985.
Fancy Maple / Walnut price
Fancy Maple / Walnut price
Fancy Maple or Walnut adds $225, bringing Fowler to $1785.
Gauge lineup
Gauge lineup
The Fowler is available in 16 or 20 gauge; 20 gauge is recommended for shooting round ball.
Gun type
Gun type
The Fowler is a smoothbore, not a rifled gun — a common arm of the period.
Handedness availability
Handedness availability
The Fowler is available right hand only at this time.
In the White service price
In the White service price
"In the White" assembled-kit service is available as an add-on for $525; to add it, contact the office at 330-551-5844 or info@kiblerslongrifles.com. The kit arrives assembled, ready to customize and finish.
Included parts list
Included parts list
Fowler kit includes: stock, barrel, lock, brass thumb piece, trigger and plate, touch hole liner (installed in barrel), buttplate, trigger guard, entry pipe, two forward ramrod pipes, side plate, ramrod, ramrod tip, front sight (soldered onto barrel), lock bolts, tang bolt, pin stock, and buttplate screws.
Lock
Lock
The Round-Faced English lock is included with the Fowler kit.
Mounting material
Mounting material
The Fowler has brass hardware, including a relief-cast thumb piece.
No rear sight rationale
No rear sight rationale
The Fowler ships without a rear sight, consistent with period smoothbore fowling guns meant for wing and running-game shooting rather than precision aiming.
Origin
Origin
The Fowler is styled after smoothbores produced in England and exported to the colonies in the 1760s and 1770s, sold at general stores and among the most common firearms of the day.
Overall and barrel length
Overall and barrel length
Fowler overall length is about 60"; barrel length is 44".
Pull length
Pull length
Fowler length of pull is 13 5/8".
Quick Ship option
Quick Ship option
Customers in a hurry should check the 'Quick Ship' collection for kits ready to ship without the standard wait.
Re-enactor fit
Re-enactor fit
The Fowler is a classic English design and a favorite among re-enactors.
Recommended wood
Recommended wood
Walnut is the encouraged wood choice for the Fowler; it is also available in maple and cherry.
Shipping cost
Shipping cost
U.S. shipping for Fowler typically runs around $75-$100 but varies based on location.
Shipping form
Shipping form
Fowler ships in unassembled kit form; product photos of finished guns are examples of what can be done, not the as-shipped state.
Sights
Sights
The Fowler has a front sight (soldered onto the barrel) and pre-drilled underlugs soldered on; there is no rear sight.
Stock carving
Stock carving
The Fowler stock is CNC machined with a relief shell carving around the tang, relief lock moldings, and beaver tails as standard details.
Stock machining
Stock machining
Fowler stock is CNC machined for close tolerances and a fine surface finish; all holes are drilled and minimal part fitting is required. Breech plug is fully machined and shaped.
Top price
Top price
Fowler top price is $1985 for Extra Fancy Maple (approx. 65-90% curl).
Trigger setup
Trigger setup
The Fowler is set up for a single trigger.
Wait time
Wait time
Fowler wait times are approximately 1-2 months.
Weight by gauge
Weight by gauge
The 16 gauge Fowler weighs about 6 1/2 lbs; the 20 gauge weighs about 7 lbs.
kit pricing
kit pricing
Standard Maple or Cherry $1,560. Fancy Maple or Walnut $1,785. Extra Fancy Maple $1,985. Customer-supplied stock $1,500. In-the-white $525 (arrange by phone or email).
mechanical specs
mechanical specs
Flintlock smoothbore. CNC Round-Faced English lock. 16 or 20 gauge (20 gauge recommended for round ball). Weight ~6.5 lbs (16 ga) or ~7 lbs (20 ga). Length of pull 13 5/8". Overall ~60", 44" barrel. Thin-walled lightweight 3-stage barrel: round forward, larger-diameter round middle, octagon breech. Soldered front sight, no rear sight. Brass hardware including relief-cast thumb piece. Single trigger. Right hand only at this time.
positioning
positioning
Classic English smoothbore. Styled after smoothbores produced in England and exported to the colonies in the 1760s-1770s — the kind sold at general stores and among the most common firearms of the day. "It is the sort of gun an American would have carried." A favorite for re-enactors.
stock features
stock features
CNC-machined stock with relief shell carving around the tang, relief lock moldings, and beaver tails. All holes drilled. Minimal part fitting required. Breech plug fully machined and shaped.
wood recommendation
wood recommendation
Walnut is encouraged. Also available in maple and cherry. Minimum customer blank 62" × 2" × 8".