I have one of the original Kimber Model 82's in 22LR. It has a 4-digit serial number without any lettering prefix. I purchased this rifle new in 1981 upon completion of graduate school. Winrar 64 Bit Greek. It will put bullet on top of bullet at 25 yards with either Eley or Winchester Super-X ammo. It looks like new as it has been properly stored for years, but, unfortunately, never used. I bought it for a squireel gun but just can't take it to the woods - it's too pretty.
Kimber of Oregon (Clackamas) model 82 new. Kimber of Oregon 82 NIB Unfired 22. It is a low 4 digit serial number and does not have a 'B' suffix on the. Apr 05, 2014 Kimber 82 Serial # Hi, I purchased a Kimber Model 82 in.22 Magnum today, it has a Leupold Vari-x III 2.5x8 scope and the barrel is marked ' KIMBER of Oregon, INC, CLACKAMAS OREGON, USA. The serial # is M24xx.
My Remington 581 does just fine as a squirrel gun, so I have never hunted with the Kimber. I haven't heard of the variety you have, but will check my Kimber paperwork. I have brochures and parts lists from 1981. I'd be happy to copy them and mail them to you if you forward a mailing address. Not sure it will help, but I kept a file on the Kimber. I've owned three Kimber M82s and still have two of them.
My first was from the initial production run and it was both beautiful and accurate. Unfortunately the bolt release was integral with the trigger. I finally traded it when I got tired of being hit in the chin when cycling the bolt.
Currently my M82. Dreaming Out Loud Mediafire on this page. 22 Hornet (3 digit serial number) standard field model is splendid as a true sub moa shooter. The M82.22LR in my stable is the 'Custom Classic' version with ebony fore end tip, fancy sling swivel studs, deluxe checkering, etc. This CC was acquired not long after I traded the first Kimber and the bolt release problem had been addressed. The CC will put 5 shots in one tiny hole at 50 yards; I've never fired it at 100yds. It has fired thousands of rounds, taken a bunch of squirrels and looked good in my rack. Any Kimber is a quality product and worth more than its retail cost.
