Kimber Stainless TLE II 2 1911 1911-A1 .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Automatic Pistol

Sold For: $1,325

LSB#: 20825WG03    

Make: Kimber

Model: Stainless TLE II

Serial Number: K588878

Year of Manufacture: 2004-Present

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action SA Semi-Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine (only one magazine is included as pictured)

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “STAINLESS TLE II”. The right side of the frame is marked “KIMBER / K588878” behind the slide stop pin and “YONKERS NY USA” in front of the slide stop pin. The top of the barrel visible through the ejection port is marked “.45 ACP”. The left side of the slide is marked “Kimber”.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a single tritium lamp dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two tritium lamps and a serrated rear face and is dovetailed to the rear of the slide. The rear sight is further secured with a set screw. The lamps are bright and easily acquirable in very low to no light environments.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are factory black rubber i a classic double diamond configuration. The grips display no major defects, just light handling wear. The grips rate in Excellent condition. Also included are a pair of wood grips with an elk logo and “Life Member” below it. The accessory grips are also in excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The gun does not appear to have been fired since leaving the factory. There is typical light operational wear to check for safety and function. No indication of range time. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.

Box & Accessories: This pistol comes in a black plastic Kimber case with a serial matching label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, bushing wrench, and one 7-round magazine in Excellent condition.

Our Assessment: For 40 years, Kimber has been producing some of the finest 1911-style pistols in America and this is no exception. The Stainless TLE II comes from Kimber packed with features such as front and rear slide serrations, extended beavertail grip safety, full-length stainless guide-rod, extended thumb-safety, skeletonized hammer and trigger, night sights, and of course, Kimber quality. This example is in Excellent condition ready for the single-stack division in USPSA or your local bowling pin matches. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This handgun CAN be transferred as a Dealer Sale in California and CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley store location.