Kimber Model Valier Grade II 2 20 GA 26″ Mod IC Side by Side Shotgun 2005
SOLD FOR: $1952.55
LSB#: 220111FC010
Make: Kimber
Model: Valier Grade II
Serial Number: 05SLE225
Year of Manufacture: 2005
Gauge: 20 Gauge 3″ Shells
Action Type: Side by Side Sidelock Shotgun with Dual Triggers, Ejectors, & Cocking Indicators
Markings: The watertable is marked “HATFIELD GUN COMPANY / TURKEY”, “20 GA – 3″” and “05SLE225 . The lockplates each have a banner marked “KIMBER”. The bottom flat of the barrel set is marked “05SLE225 ” and the lug is marked “14”. The bottom of the left barrel is marked “***” and the bottom of the right barrel is marked “****”. The forend iron is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the frame is marked with a banner that reads “GRADE II”. The frame, forend, iron, lever, trigger guard, and safety have scroll engraving.
Barrel Length: 26?
Choke: Left: Fixed Modified, Right: Fixed Improved Cylinder
Weight: 6 lb 6 oz
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a brass bead in a base at the front of its solid rib. The rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered Turkish walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered bare butt. There is a tiny hairline crack on the top of the wrist at the rear of the tang, it is so small and thin it is almost unnoticeable. There are some scattered scuffs, compressions, and draglines. There are some spots of residue on the buttstock that should clean up, we were able to clean up the majority. There is a ding on the heel. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is mostly strong with light handling wear. The LOP measures 14 3/4″ and 13 3/4″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the wood. The drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″ and the drop at heel is approximately 2 3/8″. The cast is neutral. The butt has some light wear. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are areas of finish loss and thinning on the frame, the most noticeable is on the bottom. There is finish loss on the trigger guard. There are some faint spots of discoloration from previous oxidation on the frame. The barrels have some thinning at the muzzles. There are a few scattered light marks on the barrels. There are a few little tiny marks through the finish on the barrels, most noticeable on the side of the right barrel towards the muzzle. There is operational wear. The markings are clear. The screwheads are sharp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The barrels lock up tight to the receiver with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Kimber has been associated with quality guns here in the U.S. for decades, building some of the finest semi-custom rifles and pistols on the market. This beautiful side by side has many features of high dollar shotguns like hand detachable sidelocks, internal action parts highly polished and fitted, jeweled internals and barrel breech, cocking indicators, 3″ magnum capability, and beautifully figured Turkish walnut stocks. Balanced wonderfully right on the hinge pin and gorgeous to the eye, it would be impossible to find a better value anywhere. The wood is hand checkered to perfection and finished with a hand-rubbed oil finish. The action has a stunning bone and charcoal case color hardening, and there is just enough engraving to add a touch of elegance. The buttstock is fitted to the rebated frame to perfection, with perfectly executed teardrops at the apex of the locks and a hand checkered butt! These are features found on some of the best guns out of England and Italy. This is a beautiful gun and should be a fine shotgun to take upland game hunting. Please see our photos and good luck!