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Kimber Valier 16 gauge 28" Grade II
Guns International #: 103662643 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - 16 Gauge - Kimber Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: tlcbuilder
Member Since: 6/15/14
First Name: Terry
Last Name: Cox
State: Arizona
Zip: 86305
Country: United States
Phone: (702) 249-7875
Number of Active Listings: 9
Total Number of Listings: 71
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Paypal, CC or Cash
Description:
Kimber Valier 16 gauge 28" see all specs below
Appears unfired 100% wood and metal
Located in Prescott AZ.
Free Shipping to your FFL lower 48
Prefer not to ship to CA unless you or your FFL takes care of all CA BS paperwork
No CC fees
These are getting harder and harder to find and compare to $7K-10K comparable european guns
The Kimber Valier in 16 gauge is a highly regarded, traditionally styled side-by-side (SxS) upland bird gun that was imported and sold by Kimber Manufacturing between roughly 2005 and 2008. Built on properly scaled frames, these shotguns were manufactured in Turkey (contracted through Hatfield) to meet premium European design aesthetics.
Core Specifications & Features
- Action Type: Side-by-Side (SxS) boxlock or true seven-pin detachable sidelock depending on the grade.
- Barrel Lengths: Available in 26-inch or 28-inch fluid steel barrels, constructed with a traditional chopper lump system and finished with a rich Belgian rust blue.
- Chamber: 2.75-inch (unlike the 20-gauge versions which accepted 3-inch shells).
- Chokes: Fixed Improved Cylinder (IC) on the right barrel and Modified (Mod) on the left barrel.
- Stock: High-grade Turkish walnut with an English straight grip and a generous 14.75-inch Length of Pull (LOP) leading to a 24 LPI (lines-per-inch) hand-checkered wood butt.
- Forend: Classic slender splinter forend featuring a subtle Schnabel style accent.
- Triggers: Double triggers (with an articulated front trigger to protect your finger under recoil).
- Weight: Exceptionally light and lively for field use, typically tipping the scales between 6.25 and 6.6 pounds.
Understanding the Grades
The Kimber Valier 16-gauge was primarily offered in two distinct finishes/grades during its brief production run:
Feature / DetailGrade IGrade IISidelock MechanismBoxlockTrue 7-pin detachable sidelock with cocking indicators
Extraction / EjectionManual extractorsAutomatic ejectors
Receiver FinishVibrant color case-hardeningChoice of blue, color case, or premium bone charcoal
EngravingTraditional coverage~50% coverage hand-engraved classic scroll pattern
Wood QualityHigh-grade Turkish walnutAAA-grade premium Turkish walnut
Export to Sheets
Modern Value & Collectibility
Because they were only produced for a narrow window of about three years, 16-gauge Valiers are relatively scarce on the used market today.
Depending on the condition, grade, and inclusion of original factory accessories (like the velvet-lined box), they typically trade anywhere from $2,000 to over $3,500 on modern sites. They remain highly sought after by upland hunters looking for a fast-handling, aesthetically striking 16-gauge bird gun without paying full bespoke European prices.
Price: $3,300.00
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge