Kimber Of Oregon Model 82 Serial Numbers

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. Raokriom kniga teni nastoyaschaya chernaya kniga para. The serial # is M24xx.

I have been on a hell of a 22lr kick since Christmas. I bought a Takedown 10/22 and a second 10/22 (Which I immediately tuned into a full Kidd custom and it still amazes at how well it shoots), I then bought a Smith M&P 15-22 FDE MOE version that is an absolute ball for the kids (me included). The last 22 I wanted was a real nice classic 22 bolt gun. I tried a 95% condition Remington 541s mfg'd in 1972. It shot phenomenally, but just didnt have the high class finish and lines I really wanted. So I sold it and decided it would have to be an Anschutz 54 Sporter, a real nice Kimber model 82 or a Cooper. Didnt really want to mess with Cooper that much and couldnt find an Annie that I really liked and then I ran across a stunning (to me) Kimber model 82 on which I was able to work a trade that suited both myself and the seller.

I think I got pretty lucky because what I ended up with is not only a step above the already nice standard model 82 but is also a pretty rare model. It was only made for 1 or 2 years right at the end of Kimbers run in Oregon. The sticker on the end of the box says 'Kimber model 82' and then 'Deluxe'. The Deluxe model is essentially a Super Grade but typically has grade AA Claro walnut instead of the grade AAA of the SG's. The regular model 82's have A grade walnut, which is still usually really nice. My Deluxe has the Neidner Steel butt plate which is inletted into the stock and just adds a real touch of class with the detail work required to fit them.

It also has inletted machined sling posts, Ebony front cap, and some other SG features. Also, from what I am told the 'B' actioned rifles like mine is, were the most desirable of the 3 actions Kimber used on the model 82. In addition to other features, I am told the B action uses a 1 piece bolt as opposed to the multiple piece bolt on the others.

I am still learning about it, and I find it all very interesting. I had been waiting on my scope(Leupold VX2 4-12x40 AO) to show up from Liberty Optics and it came today and I got it mounted. Other than a little hassle with the original rings like Kimber offered(Warne vertically split, with thumb posts for QD removal), it went without much drama. And I am planning to take it to the range tomorrow and run some Eley Tenex red box, Lapua midas, various SK rounds and about 5 other higher and ammo's through it to see what it likes. I took a few photos a minute ago to show off my new rifle. Easily the 'prettiest' rifle I own.

I wanted something that was nice enough to be an heirloom, and I am quite satisfied. Here are the photo's. Originally Posted By twofish: Go to rimfirecentral.com and look at the Kimber pic thread at Hambones rifles. Like yours they are awesome. I already have looked at every pic there. Been a member for a long time over there.

Great site, but not as much traffic as here, LOL Cool.you have seen my Kimber 82 and their later Model 22. Yours is outstanding.

That wood would easily go AAA by today's grading standards. If you ever take a notion the Cooper's are very nice as well and shoot lights out. Congrats again on a beautiful rifle! Originally Posted By twofish: Go to rimfirecentral.com and look at the Kimber pic thread at Hambones rifles. Like yours they are awesome.

I already have looked at every pic there. Been a member for a long time over there. Great site, but not as much traffic as here, LOL Cool.you have seen my Kimber 82 and their later Model 22. Yours is outstanding. That wood would easily go AAA by today's grading standards.

If you ever take a notion the Cooper's are very nice as well and shoot lights out. Congrats again on a beautiful rifle! I certainly think the Coopers are phenomenal too.

Just never had the chance to shoot one. Originally Posted By twofish: You will fall in love.

The 10/22's are fun to mess with as well as you have already learned. Yeah but the Ruger's can be modified with top notch parts for relatively so little money. I turned one into the best 10/22 one can have (IMO)for under a grand. But I really wanted to add a rifle to the collection that both looked and shoots great, but that also has classic lines and great wood.

Assuming this one shoots as great as everyone seems to think I'll be good to go and this will be one of the rare rifles that has a permanent spot in the safe. To be handed down to my girls. Originally Posted By Elwood_Blues: Cool! Looks like my 82, but whithout the point infront of the bottom metal, and yours probably does not have a.473' circle on the stock with legible headstamp writing courtesy of an H&K shooter a couple lanes away.

Mine is one of the early ones without the bolt stop. When cycling the bolt, you are as easy as not to pull it out of the rifle. Same serial number as my Kimber 84 in 223. Yeah I've heard others mention that Kimber offered that serial number service. Got any pics?