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Kimber Model 82 .22 LR Rifle Action

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Kimber Model 82 .22 LR Rifle Action
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This lot features a Kimber Model 82 .22 LR Rifle Action. The action features a solid construction, and semi polished exterior, and bolt release. Top quality U.S.-made smallbore target rifles have been a scarce commodity for many years. Winchester decided in the late 1970s that annual sales of the legendary Model 52 target gun, seldom numbering in the hundreds, were insufficient to justify continued production. Since then the 40X rifles made in Remington's custom shop have been the only smallbore guns made by a major U.S. manufacturer. German makers, especially Anschutz, have dominated the field. Most U.S. manufacturers have abandoned the smallbore target rifle, but a government contract helped Kimber. With the help of a big U.S. government contract, Kimber of Oregon has set out to change the situation. The firm won a contract to make 20,000.22 rimfire target rifles, all capable of firing .700" or smaller groups at 50 yds. with target ammunition. This action shows good condition, with minor pitting.