Kimber 22 hornet Has the open sites on it. Which is harder to find than the varmit barrel. Clackmas gun. This is 82 “s” model. As you will find. I would call it unfired. $3250 shipped.
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I owned this rifle's twin from 1982 to 1985. They had the best wood and checkering of any Kimber models ever made.
The "S" designation stands for "Super Grade" not Safari. The model is well known amoungst Kimber collectors.
The rifle listed here was probably built in 1983-1984
Kimber was afraid Winchester would sue them for actually calling them "Super Grades" so they simply called them "S" models.
The stock design was patterned after the early Winchester m52 sporters which debuted in 1935. That stock design was also used on Winchesters model 70 Super Grades a few years later in 1937.
I had one of those with a quarter rib, checkered inlayed grip cap and butt plate NIB. I bought it from a collector in Odessa Texas in 1996. Mine had headspace issues.
Guess I learn something new every day. Old timer I bought some from called them safaris Beens they look like little African rifles. Thanks for your info.
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Ed- The "S" series came out about a year before the Super America. They were Kimbers first high grade model. The name "Super America" was obviously Kimber's solution to Winchester name trademark quandry.
I also think the Super America had a more modern Classic style cheekpeice (forward edge flowing into the grip with comb flutes in both sides).
The “Super America” model to which you refer above is not named after a country or continent, but a car, the Ferrari Superamerica.
Greg Warne, who with his father Jack, formed the Kimber of Oregon company, was apparently a sports car enthusiast, and deemed the name fitting for their top rifle.
Pics of non s series. Would be super America. 22 hornet. Appears unfired. $2750 shipped. Can send and additional pics video needed by cell phone. I put scope on this one and have never fired 6.5-20. Could be bought if desired with it
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I have an "S" series in 22LR with the sights. That series was limited to 500 and predates the Super America. I have a SA in 22 Hornet that doesn't come close to the wood on the sellers rifle. If I didn't already have one this would be coming home. A very nice rifle at a great price IMHO. GLWS
Thanks for kind words. I do prefer to sell heavy barreled one. Shoot me and offer. I’m out of gun safe rooms and overflowing to buddy’s places so I need to get rid of some doubles
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TPAK: My unfired new in the box Kimber in 22 Hornet has the following serial number "HS16X". My online and hard copy inventory lists show the Model as "82 Super" - I don't recall if I shortened that model designation to fit in the column or if indeed it should be Super America or Super. I guess I could look at the Kimber box or on the Rifle itself if you need more info? Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
The H is for Hornet and the S is for “S” Series (pre Super American) rifles. A heavy barrel will have an HB usually. The HB will usually be at the end of the serial # not the beginning.
Do you have a picture of the second rifle's cheeckpiece you could share? And either or both rifle's pointed buttplates?
You build that stock boomer?
I have a tough time telling. I think it's the correct vintage based upon the checkering detail, more points which was adopted generally as a refinement at the Colton woodshop. But the right flute looks older - possibly. But, guessing it's 1988-89ish? Before barrel stamp changed to Colton. Maybe. I never did initial the barrel channel as the shapers and finish sanders did, as I handled each... They're all unique and I really enjoy seeing them here.
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Do you have a picture of the second rifle's cheeckpiece you could share? And either or both rifle's pointed buttplates?
You build that stock boomer?
I have a tough time telling. I think it's the correct vintage based upon the checkering detail, more points which was adopted generally as a refinement at the Colton woodshop. But the right flute looks older - possibly. But, guessing it's 1988-89ish? Before barrel stamp changed to Colton. Maybe. I never did initial the barrel channel as the shapers and finish sanders did, as I handled each... They're all unique and I really enjoy seeing them here.
It would have to be satisfying having been part of that.
The second rifle the posted, is what I believe to be a "Custom Classic" HB model. They offered them in both standard and heavy barrels from about 1986 the end of Kimber of Oregon production. The second gun is also built in the later "B" series action with external bolt stop and the stepped two peice bolt shroud.
By then the " Super America " was the flagship gun with all options on it. Express sights with sight rib , beadline cheekpiece ,AAA wood , full wraparound checkeing and ebony firend tip were standard . Even a Skeketonized checkered gripcap was an option
Most if them were runnjng close to $1k by then . Kimber wanted to offer a gun with standard metalwork but a really nice stock - a mid grade option .
I remember the "Custom Classic " guns well because they were my favorite model of that era. They were also offered in left hand versions . I found a brand new one one for a friend of mine from a Kimber dealer in 1988. It also had the heavy barrel.
Second gun serial she understood which kimber I was looking for after a face time. Both are mint and I will allow and inspection period after receiving to make sure condition is what I say it is
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