Hello, New to the forum so i apologize if I'm in the wrong section, i was looking for opinions on a kimber I've owned since the early 90's. Long story short, my family has been in the guns and knife industry since the 70's, my mother ran the engraving department for Kimber during this time, she pulled a model 82.22 and had my father's initials engraved on it for me, they are no longer here to ask this question. Having no serial numbers i can't tell what model 82 i have.

Aug 2, 2016 - I have recently acquired an 'almost new' Kimber of Oregon Standard Model 82 Classic.22 Hornet rifle (left-handed edition). The serial number is. Here's an early one and it has a very interesting history as well. Only one number lower than this one! This is Kimber of Oregon Model 82.

Hopefully someone here is a Kimber dictionary! Hello welcome to the form. I'm no expert but I have 7 Kimber of Oregon rifles, and from what I can tell from your pics.

It looks like to me to be (if its an Oregon in.22 LR) a Classic with the Monte Carlo cheek rest. You can look in the Blue Book of Gun Values and figure out pretty close to what you have. Based on my research Kimber did allow special orders where you could get a gun with your name or initials as or part of the serial number. I dont think they had any rhyme or reason to their serial numbers, one of mine has got just a single number 3 as a serial number. There is not a lot of info out there on the Oregon rifles. Hopefully someday whoever has the manufacturing records will make them available to us collectors. I have researched this topic for two years.

Original owner, Greig or Jack, I was informed was in his 90s. I talked to Dan Cooper from was one of the original guys at Kimber of Oregon.

He gave me the impression that back in the early days unorganization was a big issue business wise. I read on a m14 forum site one of the posts was from another original employee. He mentioned putting his birthday as a serial number. There is a lady who did the checkering for Kimber, but I have yet to here back fromy her. Like most skilled trade business'school from back then, the products were a plus, but the paperwork was far and few between.

Price $0.00 Brand Seller Available on Cal Guns Location San Diego Description Make: Kimber MADE in OREGON Model: 82 Caliber: 22lr Location (city or county): San Diego Price: 1000 Will ship (Y/N): n Other info: For sale is an older, four digit serial number (73xx), Kimber of Oregon Model 82 22lr that is in excellent condition. Bell howell 8mm projector manual. I am the second owner and just find myself shooting my lever 22's more. Too nice to just sit in the safe. Scope and rings not included. 2 mags included (1 - 5 round and 1 - 4 round).