Kimber Custom Shop Stainless Raptor II 45 ACP 5″ SA Semi-Auto Pistol & Case
SOLD FOR: $1,130.00
LSB#: LSB260505KN001
Make: Kimber Custom Shop
Model: Stainless Raptor II
Serial Number: K428083
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Kimber CUSTOM SHOP”. The right side of the slide is marked “STAINLESS RAPTOR II”. The right side of the frame is marked “KIMBER YONKERS NY USA / K428083”.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a black blade, with a tritium dot insert, dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch sight, with two tritium dot inserts, dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece wood grip set, with scale texturing. The grips show no notable wear. The texturing is well defined. The grips fit tightly to the frame with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 4x 8rd magazines, all of which rate in Fine to Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with a few hairline scratches and superficial imperfections scattered throughout the frame and slide. The stainless finish is intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the ambidextrous safety. We did not fire this pistol, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its original serial number matching plastic hard case, owner’s manual/paperwork, chamber flag, bushing wrench, and the magazines as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Kimber’s Custom Shop Stainless Raptor II is a full-size 1911-pattern pistol that blends classic single-action Government Model handling with Kimber’s distinctive Raptor treatment, including scale-textured grips and matching aesthetic details. This example is chambered in .45 ACP, the classic cartridge most closely associated with the 1911 platform, valued for its broad ammunition availability, substantial bullet weight, and long-standing use in range, defensive, and collector circles. This pistol features a 5″ barrel, stainless finish, tritium night sights with an adjustable rear sight, ambidextrous safety, scale-textured wood grips, and four 8-round magazines. The Custom Shop marking, Raptor styling, stainless construction, night sights, and generous magazine package should appeal to buyers looking for a refined full-size Kimber 1911 with both range and collection appeal.
This pistol rates in Fine to Excellent overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original stainless finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only light fouling present, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The wood grips rate in Excellent condition, showing no notable wear, with well-defined scale texturing, tight fit, and no chips or cracks. The metal shows light handling wear with a few hairline scratches and superficial imperfections scattered across the frame and slide, while the stainless finish remains intact throughout. The markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are sharp, the pins are unmarred, and the action and ambidextrous safety function correctly. This pistol includes its original serial number matching plastic hard case, owner’s manual/paperwork, chamber flag, bushing wrench, and four 8-round magazines in Fine to Excellent condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.