New Arrivals

Al Biesen custom Winchester pre-64 Model 70 .338 Winchester Magnum. Serial 69077 (circa 1947) features a 22-inch custom barrel (23 inches with Biesen’s integral brake), jeweled follower/extractor/bolt body, reshaped and checkered bolt release button, cloverleaf tang, contoured bottom metal, checkered floor plate release button and a tuned trigger. Capacity is four rounds (3+1) and the extractor has been modified to smoothly “snap over” hand-fed rounds. Buehler mounts (1-inch low rings) secure a viable period Redfield 2-7x scope with a straight crosshair reticle. WOOD: Stocked from a AAA blank with rioting full-length figure, formalities include an ebony forend tip, borderless 26 lines-per-inch wrap checkering accented with Biesen’s signature fleurs, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, checkered steel butt plate with trapdoor and widow’s peak, checkered steel grip cap and sling swivel studs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is superb. Mechanics are snappy. Metal and wood finishes crowd 99 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,500 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Classic .17 Improved Hornet. Serial KH75 has a 22-inch barrel with an unusual (for Kimber) tapering crown, dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle and a disc safety.The A-grade claro walnut stock is finished with panel checkering, checkered steel butt plate, steel grip cap and sling swivel studs. No box or papers are present. MARKINGS: The receiver has the usual factory markings (tack sharp under the original finish). Other than “17 IMP. HORNET” the barrel is unmarked both above and below the wood line. BACKGROUND: The consignor acquired this rifle some time ago. It was presented to him as a factory prototype without box or documentation. CAUTION: It is advisable to have the chamber cast prior to firing to determine exact chambering. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent with a few small scratches along the barrel. Wood is at least 97 percent with three small impressions just right of the tang. The price is firm and layaway is available. $2,250 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 .17 Ackley Hornet. Marked .17AH-9 on the barrel and serialed H1909, this little Kimber is chambered in an exceptionally rare caliber. Features include a 22-inch barrel (no provisions for sight attachment), dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle, disc safety, detachable magazine and a polished blue finish. Fashioned from AA-grade claro walnut, the stock is accented with an ebony forend tip, panel checkering, steel grip cap, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, sling swivel studs and a satin finish. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. INCLUSIONS: None. No box, literature or papers are present. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Mechanics operate properly (dry). Metal finish is approximately 98 percent with trace suggestions of handling and a few tiny spots of minor discoloration at the forend tip. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a Scotch scattering of minor impressions on the butt (most near the sling swivel stud). The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 SuperAmerica .17 Remington. Serial SA17R328B has a 22-inch barrel, three-position safety and Kimber bases. Stocked in AAA-grade claro walnut, features include an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, steel grip cap, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line and inletted sling swivel studs. The original box with correct end label is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.7 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Both metal and wood finishes are approximately 99 percent. The box is in very good condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. A high resolution photo package is available by request (please include your direct email address with this request as the GB system does not support attachment of large digital files).

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Cub .22 LR. Made in 1985, serial CUB 44 features an 18.5-inch barrel, dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle, two-position disc safety, five-round magazine and an A-grade claro walnut stock (uncheckered, no sling swivel studs, steel grip cap, checkered steel butt plate). DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. INCLUSIONS: The original factory box with correct end label, instruction manual, marketing questionaire and serialed test target (dated 11/11/85) are present. CONDITION: Thought to be unfired since factory accuracy confirmation, condition exceeds 99 percent with only trace suggestions of handling. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Cub .22 LR. Likely a special order, serial number CUP92081 features an 18.5-inch barrel, dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle, two-position disc safety, five-round magazine, AA-grade claro walnut stock (panel checkering, checkered butt plate, no sling swivel studs). DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.0 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.3 inches. No box, papers, target or additional accessories are present. CONDITION: The bore is superb, strong and bright. Metal and wood finished are approximately 98 percent. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82B Brownell .22 LR. Made in 1986, serial number LB176-500 has a 19.75-inch tapered sporter barrel with banded front sight (fluted pedestal, sculpted ramp, brass-beaded blade), island rear sight (sculpted base, fixed express blade plus folder), Kimber bases, flat bolt handle (checkered underside), AAA-grade claro walnut with rich crossing grain, full stock with end cap, panel checkering, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel studs and timed screws. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.7 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Both metal and wood are approximately 99 percent with but trace suggestions of handling. No box, target or literature. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 SuperAmerica .22 Magnum. Serial SAM550 has a 22-inch barrel with ramped front sight (white bead) and quarter rib rear sight (adjustable folding blade). Features include a dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle and a rocker (disc) safety). Crafted from a AAA-grade claro walnut blank with bold character and accents of crossing grain, the stock is dressed with an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, sling swivel studs and a satin finish. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.65 inches. CONDITION: The bore is pristine. Metal finish is at least 98 percent. Wood is approximately 98 percent as well, with one modest impresson on the left below the logo. No box or papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Continental .22 Hornet. Originating from the famed Earl Kelly collection of serial number 4 rifles (others also listed), serial CH4 has a 19-inch barrel fronted by a banded and scalloped front sight assembly backed by a scalloped island rear sight assembly with express leafs (one fixed and one folder, the folder left green). Additional features include a dovetailed receiver, disc safety and a detachable magazine. The full stock is fashioned from AA-grade claro walnut and dressed with partially-bordered checkering panels, steel grip cap, checkered steel butt plate and Howell-type inletted sling swivel studs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: New and unfired. The original box with correct end label is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 S-Series .22 Hornet. Serial HS188 has a 22-inch tapered sporter barrel, dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle and a disc safety. The AAA-grade claro walnut stock has extraordinary figure and is finished with an ebony forend tip, wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest, steel grip cap, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak and sling swivel studs. The original box with correct end label is included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.65 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is 99 percent. Wood finish is approximately 98 percent with trace impressions and slight finish rippling over the knots in the butt (apparent to touch). The box is in fair condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 double prototype .22 K Hornet. Originating from the famed Earl Kelly serial number four collection (others also listed), serial H4 is the only surviving .22 Hornet prototype (the other three were disassembled) and was repurposed at the factory to become the first .22 K-Hornet prototype. Features include a 22-inch match grade stainless steel Hart barrel (1/14 twist), dovetailed receiver and rocker safety. The S-Series stock is shaped from AA-grade claro walnut and appointed with an ebony forend tip, wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest, checked steel Neidner butt plate with widow’s peak and a steel grip cap. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal and wood finishes are approximately 98 percent. INCLUSION: The original box with end writing for both calibers is present. PROVENANCE: An included factory letter signed by Greg Warne attests to the information presented above. RELATED RIFLES: Several serial number 4 Kimber of Oregon rifles from Kel’s collection are offered separately. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Custom Classic .22 K-Hornet. Likely a factory display rifle (given exceptional wood quality and per the added sticker on the end label), serial KH49 has a 22-inch tapering barrel, dovetailed receiver, straight bolt handle and a disc safety. In addition to strong figure, the stock has an ebony forend tip, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, steel grip cap and sling swivel studs. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 98 percent and wood finish is approximately 99 percent. The original box with correct end label is present and in good condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,000 plus shipping.

Jim Carmichel’s serial number 13 Kimber of Oregon Model 84 .223 Remington. Made in 1996 and presented to famed gunwriter and Kimber mentor Jim Carmichel by company owners Jack and Greg Warne, this special rifle has a 22-inch sporter barrel and dovetailed receiver. Stocked in select AA-grade claro walnut, appointments include a rosewood forend tip, wrap checkering, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peack and a steel grip cap. PROVENANCE: A letter from Carmichel supports the presentation history and notes this was one of several Kimbers in his collection bearing this serial. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: The bore has moderate roughness attesting to its pedigree. Trigger pull is spectacular. Metal finish is approximately 85 percent with a few freckles. Wood is at least 95 percent. ACCURACY: The included factory test target shows a five-shot, 50-yard group of .180-inch. The original manual is present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,750 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Custom Match .223 Remington. Serial R78 OF 200 features a rust blue finish, 22-inch barrel, jeweled bolt body, checkered disc safety, checkered bolt release and Kimber bases. The stock is crafted from an exceptional blank of AAA-grade English walnut with satin finish, ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, inletted sling swivel studs, steel grip cap and a checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.6 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CONDITION: Believed unfired since factory proof, the bore is pristine. Metal and wood finishes exceed 99 percent with trace indications of handling and one insignificant impression hear the peak point. INCLUSIONS: The original Kimber box with writing on end label and instructions are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 .223 Remington serial number 3. Features of this very special rifle include a 22-inch sporter barrel, dovetailed receiver, backswept bolt handle, rocker (disc) safety, claro walnut stock, ebony forend tip, panel checkering, steel grip cap, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak and sling swivel studs. Metal wears a polished blue finish, the stock satin. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 5.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.85 inches. CONDITION: The bore appears new. Metal finish is approximately 99 percent with a portion of the bottom metal showing a uniform plum. Wood is approximately 99 percent as well. No box or papers. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 SuperAmerica Tenth Anniversary special edition 223 Remington. One of an edition of 100 rifles, serial 83 of 100 features a 22-inch light sporter barrel with a hooded front ramp sight with white beaded blade, quarter rib with adjustable folding blade, Kimber bases, rocker safety and steel bottom metal. Stocked from a blank of select English walnut, accents include an ebony forend tip, wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, steel grip cap, Neidner checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, Howell-type inletted sling swived studs and timed screws. MARKINGS: Bracketing the rear sight blade, a “10” and a star appear in gold. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: New and unfired since factory proof. INCLUSIONS: The original box with correct end label (loose) and instructions are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,500 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 SuperAmerica 6×47. Serial SA647-158 has a 22-inch sporter barrel with ramp front sight (Lyman white-beaded blade) and a quarter rib (scalloped nose and two express leafs – one fixed and one folder). Features include a round top receiver and a checkered bolt knob (two bordered teardrops). WOOD: Stocked in AAA-grade claro, appointments include an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, skeleton grip cap and inletted sling swivel studs. No box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.6 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is approximately 98 percent with trace thinning on the receiver. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a small area of finish lift at the peak. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,500 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Super Grade 6×47. Serial SA647-221B has a 22-inch barrel, three-position safety, checkered bolt knob and Kimber bases. Stocked in AAA-grade claro walnut, features include an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, checkered steel butt plate with widow’s peak, skeleton grip cap, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line and inletted sling swivel studs. No box or papers. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 5.8 pounds and length-of-pull is 13.65 inches. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. Metal finish is 99 percent. Wood finish is approximately 98 percent, the adjustment from slight lifting of grain filler under the finish on left butt at the peak. The price is firm and layaway is available. $4,500 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 Big Game Rifle in .300 Winchester Magnum. Completed circa 1987, serial BGRX 300-1 is an outstanding example of Clackamas’ best efforts. Features include a 24-inch tapered medium sporter barrel, square bridge action with recoil shoulders, three-position safety and timed screws. STOCK: Shaped from a AA-grade blank with strong crossing grain, appointments include an ebony forend tip, 26 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, scalloped ejection port shoulder, scalloped cheek rest with shadow line and inletted (Howell-type) sling swivel studs. ENGRAVING: Signed by factory engraver Larry Peters, a gold relief brown bear in a wilderness setting spans the bottom metal. A supporting pattern of fine scroll and intricate leafy vine borders the scene and extends over the guard, receiver, bolt handle, barrel shank, grip cap and rings. The bolt knob is checkered (four complex teardrops over a sunburst). RINGS: Engraved 1-inch medium double lever rings are attached. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.3 inches. CONDITION: Likely unfired since factory proof and certainly never hunted. Metal (rust blue) and wood (satin) finishes are at least 99 percent with traces of handling. The ebony tip shows a trace of a stabalized hairline and what appear to be two ink lines under the finish are below the ejection port. No box or papers. SISTER RIFLE: BGRX 375-1, a similar .375 H&H Magnum in equally pristine condition, is available separately. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Kimber Model 8400 Caprivi .375 H&H Magnum. Serial KW20916 has a 24-inch heavy sporter barrel (tapering to .700-inch muzzle diameter) with a dished crown, hooded ramp front sight (white-beaded blade), banded sling swivel stud and an EAA island rear sight with three express leafs (one fixed, two folders left green, each with a sighting line). Features include true controlled-round feeding, three-position safety, tuned trigger and steel bottom metal with an inside-the-bow release. STOCK: Shaped from a AA-grade English blank, the stock is dressed with an ebony forend tip, 24 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, double crossbolts, scalloped pancake cheek rest, steel grip cap, inletted sling swivel stud and a Pachmayr XL Decelerator recoil pad. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.8 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.75 inches. CAPACITY: Four plus one. The bolt closes over dropped-in rounds without hesitation. Feeding, extraction and ejection is flawless. CONDITION: The bore appears as that of a new rifle. Metal and wood finishes are each approximately 99 percent. INCLUSIONS: The original box with correct end label is present, sans literature. Bases (appear to be Warne) are attached. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,500 plus shipping.

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 Big Game Rifle “African” model in .375 H&H Magnum show gun. Completed circa 1987, serial BGRX 375-1 is an outstanding example of Clackamas’ best efforts and was no doubt created to showcase both factory engraving as well as the African model (the dangerous game version of the BGR, this rifle not being marked “African” or having an African serial prefix). Features include a 24-inch tapered heavy sporter barrel, banded front sight with conventional brass-beaded blade and flip-up moon sight, barrel-mounted sling swivel stud, quarter rib (hand-matted top and leafs, one fixed and one folder, each with gold sighting lines), magnum-length square bridge action with recoil shoulders (accepts Kimber rings), straight bolt handle, three-position Model 70-type safety, drop box magazine (6+1 capacity, extractor snaps over) trap door grip cap and timed screws. STOCK: Shaped from a straight-grain blank selected for strength, appointments include an ebony forend tip, 26 lines-per-inch wrap checkering, double crossbolts with ebony plugs, scalloped ejection port shoulder, open grip profile, traditional (pancake) scalloped cheek rest with shadow line, inletted (Howell-type) sling swivel stud and timed screws. ENGRAVING: The late Larry Peters, Kimber’s factory engraver, once remarked that he spent more time on this particular rifle than any other during the time of his service. The complex and detailed supporting pattern radiates outward from a gold relief maned lion that graces the floorplate. Bordered by arches of leafy vine, the supporting pattern covers the entirity of the bottom metal, receiver and grip cap. It then reappears on the band, quarter rib, barrel, shroud and bolt handle. “Kimber of Oregon. Inc., Clackamas, Oregon, U.S.A.” is engraved just forward of the rib. The bolt knob is hand-checkered (four complex teardrops over a sunburst). Peter’s signature is engraved on the tang (under the bolt shroud). RINGS: Engraved 1-inch medium double lever rings (not pictured) are included. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 10.0 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.5 inches. CONDITION: Likely unfired since factory proof and certainly never hunted. Metal (rust blue) and wood (satin) finishes are at least 99 percent with traces of handling. The ivory moon sight bead is missing (will be replaced upon request). No box or papers. SISTER RIFLE: BGRX 300-1, a similar .300 Winchester Magnum in equally pristine condition, is available separately. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

The father and son team of Jack and Greg Warne founded Kimber, then properly Kimber of Oregon, in 1979. They had an inkling gun-savvy American shooters were pining for a fine .22 sporting rifle and that building them would make for a fair business. Saying they were proved right is an extraordinary understatement. The Warnes were also pretty good at listening to their rapidly growing customer base, and it wasn’t long before they began offering a mini-Mauser christened the Model 84. Chambered in .223-length cartridges, orders rolled in and the Warnes struggled to meet demand. They also kept listening. Came the Model 89 BGR – the Model 89 Big Game Rifle to keep things formal. To the manner born, it combined the best features of the great Mauser 98 and Winchester’s superb pre-64 Model 70 – all in a sleek American sporter stock vetted by the sharpest eyes in riflery of the time. Swamped with orders, they decided to expand the company via a private stock offering that would raise enough scratch to make it happen. Putting pen to paper, the Warnes determined how much was required and what they could accept without giving up control of their company. The individual ante was set at $50,000, and that takers would be presented with a very special Founder’s Edition rifle wrapped in their stock certificate. Fourteen shareholder positions were offered. The money rolled in, but a combination of factors saw the company fall into bankruptcy several years later. According to records kept by factory engraver Larry Peters, only seven of the promised 14 Founder’s Edition rifles were ever completed. This rifle is one of them. Wearing a polished blue finish, it is stocked in fine English walnut appointed with an ebony forend tip, wrap-around checkering, Howell-type inletted sling swivel studs and the beaded cheekpiece found on Kimber’s top-end SuperAmerica model of that period. Elegantly engraved by Mr. Peters, the highlight is a roaring grizzly bust set in a French gray, gold-encircled background on the floor plate that incorporates the legend “Kimber Big Game Rifle.” In addition, scroll accents grace the floorplate, trigger guard, barrel shank, receiver and double lever rings (1-inch medium). “Founders Edition 1 of 14” is boldly engraved along the top of the barrel. The special serial number “FEG2”, engraved screw heads, checkered bolt knob and gold signatures of the Warnes complete the presentation. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 8.6 pounds and the length-of-pull over the Kimber recoil pad is 13.65 inches. CONDITION: Almost certainly unfired since factory proof, the bore is pristine. Metal finish is approximately 97 percent, with a modest distribution of micro-freckles scattered along the barrel and grip cap. Wood is at least 98 percent with a traces of handling and tiny spots of what is likely glue used to attach the recoil pad. No box or papers are present. The price is firm and layaway is available. $10,000 plus shipping.

Marlin Employee Edition Model 1897CL ( Century Limited ) .22 LR. Made in 1997, serial number 18970047 features a 24-inch octagon-to-round barrel (brass-beaded blade front sight, elevation-adjustable rear sight), engraved receiver with additonal employee embellishment on the lever and fine walnut. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 6.2 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.4 inches. CONDITION: Unfired since factory proof, the bore is pristine. Metal finish and wood finishes are essentially new. The left side of the butt has three small spots of discoloration that appears to be under the finish (centered, approximately 1.5 inches forward of the butt plate). INCLUSIONS: The original special box (color oversleeve with foam liner), manual, MR-7 flyer and cardboard oversleeve with correct end label are present. SISTER RIFLE: The Employee Edition Model 1897 Annie Oakley with serial AO00047 is listed separately. The price is firm and layaway is available. $3,000 plus shipping.