Kimber custom series I that I bought new in 1998. Stock except for I had to replace the firingpin last year and it has an arched mainspring housing.  Been shot quite a bit over the last 20 years. I’m just curious what it is worth?

I have the same kimber also.  Probably less than 300 rounds through it. Bought it new about the same time as yours. Always wondered what it’s worth.

Used and modded are gonna affect your price.

I bought a new unfired series I classic custom two years ago for $600. I’ve paid as much as $900 for a new unfired 10-8 series 1 classic custom. Over the years, I’ve bought probably 8 or more series 1 classic customs, and never paid more than $700 except for the 10-8 model because of uniqueness.

Assuming it is in excellent condition, I wouldn’t expect more than $700.

I bought a pair of the Series 1 Kimbers when they first hit the market.  Sold them years ago.  I can't remember if those guns were full MIM or not?

IIRC I sold them for 650 each.  Both were NIB.

Can't imagine selling a 1911 that had been with me for 20 years...

I have a Kimber Custom series 1 from 1996.  I got it the day my oldest son was born.  It's been shot, carried and modified through out the years and there's no way I would every sell it.

I think the Series 1 pistols had better QA and the builders paid better attention to detail.

what does the roll mark say is the place of manufacturing? If it says clackamas oregon, like my avatar, its probably worth 1000 bucks to a collector. maybe less since its been messed with a bit. if not, 650 to 750.

I just purchased a Series 1 Compact Custom that is an absolute beautiful firearm. Also built in 1998. I would rate it as a 9 out of 10. The only reason for it being a 9 is it has been fired. The finish on it is absolutely flawless, and it is all stock, even has the Chip McCormic Shooting Star Mags, stock wood grips, case, all paperwork and accessories. I paid $1200.00 for it and I know of another not as nice as mine the seller wants $1675.00, and will probably get it from a collector.

The early Kimbers were hand fitted and built with McCormic and Wilson parts. These guns are very desirable to collectors. So any of the pre 1999 examples are sought after because of the aforementioned details, they are considered semi custom builds.

I also recently purchased a Series 1 Eclipse Target, built in 2000, it was NOS and the case still had the factory seal on it. It had never been opened. I also paid $1200.00 for it. Series 1 Kimbers are a much better gun than the Series 2, and have become very collectable.

I have a classic custom target and the slide has the serial number hand engraved so they match up. The fit is as good as I have ever seen.

Paid under $700 for this one a month ago

I have one of the first stainless Kimber Custom Target models.  They didn't have all stainless parts to get them in production, so some of the bits are blued.



It doesn't matter what it is worth, I will never sell it.

Never .... something about my cold dead.

$400.00

Kimber pic thread?

Very hard to get a good pic to show pistol.Some blue is turning into a very deep purple. Very deep blue finish and the highlights & shadows are fighting me.

The slide on mine has turned a plum color. The frame color hasn’t changed.