Kimber 89

[ram161]

I just picked up a kimber 89 in 7 x 57 and just looking for info on these guns. Like production number etc.. Also anyone know where to pick up rings for the square bridge

 

[ram161]

ok a little moe info. This is a super american like new in box with all paperwork. I found in the blue book that 5000 89 bgr were produced. The blue book says add 25% for 7x57 add 470 for super american add 100 for mat blue. So if i read the book right this gun value should be in the range of 2000 to 2200. I picked this one up for less than half of the book value.

 

[JD338]

ram161

Welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you got a great deal on your Kimber 89.
If you can, post some pics. :grin:

JD338

 

[ram161]

as soon as my camera gets back from maui i'll try to post pictures of the kimber. Price to pay to play

 

[FOTIS]

Nice caliber in a nice rifle.

 

[35WD]

I just got a Kimber (of Oregon) Model 89 Super America in .338. I want to mount a Kahles CB 4x12x56 30mm scope. I can't even find rings for a 1" scope for the Model 89. What rings for the 30mm? I can always take it to my gunsmith and he will fit it out and do the trigger work. But he will fondle the gun for 3 months before I get it back. Its getting into hunting season and I thought I might like to try it for elk.

 

[JD338]

35WD

Welcome to the forum.

Call Leupold Customer Service , they will get you all set up.

JD338

 

[ram161]

well i think i figured out the posting picture thing. Hers a photo of the Kimber Super American in 7x57

 

[JD338]

Nice looking rifle!
Did you ever find some scope rings and bases?

JD338

 

[ram161]

I called leupold about the rings . They dont have rings for the square bridge . My next step is to try waren I believe they were involved with Kimber at one time. Im also debating on if i should shoot this rifle as it appears to be unfired. I find no marks or brass in the bolt or any wear on the feed ramp. If this is a rear chambering and unfired in the box maybe a Kimber collecter needs it.

 

[HunterJim]

I had a Kimber M89 BGR in .375 H&H. Mine was a slick barrel with the conventional action profile, and I used Talley bases and rings on it.

It shot very well, and had an excellent piece of walnut for the stock. The Oregon Kimbers were usually great wood, but the mechanicals were not always good. Quality seemed to depend on how much money was needed I am told by sources involved.

jim