UPS... Just wow. RIP Kibler Colonial, I loved you.

[RobertIN]

Always insure your stuff guys.

What she was:

What UPS did...

 

[Magyars]

Sorry to see that!

 

[Basher]

Holy crap, and in a wooden box even. What moron pulled that off??

 

[RobertIN]

Holy crap, and in a wooden box even. What moron pulled that off??

It almost seems like it would have to be malicious, with the fragile sticker and all. I don't understand how it's possible without intention.

 

[Lex Concord]

Having worked in a UPS hub for a couple of years back in my mostly misspent youth, I'm not shocked.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[indyblue]

I agree it should have fragile and do not bend spindle or mutilate Stickers all over it

 

[Lex Concord]

It almost seems like it would have to be malicious, with the fragile sticker and all. I don't understand how it's possible without intention.

I could see it being an accident... at least back in my day, something like that would have been transported around a hub in a bulk cart (smaller version of the luggage train you see at the airport). Steel cart, steel beams and supports with narrow passages and low clearance... I could see it getting knocked off and caught between the cart and a hard place.

 

[RobertIN]

I could see it being an accident... at least back in my day, something like that would have been transported around a hub in a bulk cart (smaller version of the luggage train you see at the airport). Steel cart, steel beams and supports with narrow passages and low clearance... I could see it getting knocked off and caught between the cart and a hard place.

Certainly possible. It's frustrating, it meant a lot to me and the guy I was sending it to, he's elderly and unable to complete one on his own. I was really looking forward to seeing him enjoy it.

 

[2tonic]

Certainly possible. It's frustrating, it meant a lot to me and the guy I was sending it to, he's elderly and unable to complete one on his own. I was really looking forward to seeing him enjoy it.

Not to mention a beautifully figured piece of wood, that can't be replaced.
How did they even have the nerve to deliver it, as the damage is obvious.
They should have spared you the pain of seeing this catastrophe, and offered to reimburse the value.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Based on those photos it looks like the box wasn't properly constructed, appears it was weak right at the middle.

Still, sorry that happened.

 

[RobertIN]

Based on those photos it looks like the box wasn't properly constructed, appears it was weak right at the middle.

Still, sorry that happened.

Don't know, seems like the Kibler crates should be able to hold up to reasonable treatment. Without using a heavier grade ply or reinforcing the outside somehow I can't think of a more reasonable way.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Don't know, seems like the Kibler crates should be able to hold up to reasonable treatment. Without using a heavier grade ply or reinforcing the outside somehow I can't think of a more reasonable way.
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I stand corrected. That pic almost appears to be a totally different construction than the photos posted above. Or my eyes are just that bad after only 2 beers...

 

[RobertIN]

I stand corrected. That pic almost appears to be a totally different construction than the photos posted above. Or my eyes are just that bad after only 2 beers...

Exact same box design and builder, no idea how many kits Jim has sent out but I've never seen or heard about one snapping like that. Here's a photo of it from above, you can see the cut slots in the crossboards for the barrel and stock to be supported during transit. Looks like a clean break right on the center crossboards, that'll take some force to snap the 1"x4" sides. Crazy.

 

[MrSmitty]

No that is just a danged shame! Such a beautiful rifle, replacement cost cannot truly replace what was lost..UPS need's to hand make another rifle...Gosh, that is a crime!!