Kimber of Oregon Model 89 .270 Weatherby Magnum, Colton, 26-inch, AAA claro, double crossbolts, inletted, Leupold, Talley, 95 percent

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 .270 Weatherby Magnum. Made in Colton, serial 3038 has a 26-inch medium sporter barrel (.625-inch muzzle diameter, recessed crown, polished blue finish) and a matte receiver (full-length claw extractor, three-position safety, integral mounts). WOOD: Stocked from a AAA-grade claro blank with swirling figure and a reddish hue, formalities include an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, double crossbolts with ebony plugs, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel studs and a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. DIMENSIONS: Weight (with optic) is 9.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Mechanics are smooth. Metal and wood finishes are each at least 95 percent with but modest indications of being afield. No box or papers. OPTIC: A new Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm (Duplex reticle, matte finish, 1-inch tube, .25-MOA clicks, CDS dial) is secured in Talley rings. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,500 plus shipping.