Kimber Model 82 Government (82G) .22 LR Single-Shot Target Rifle, U.S.-Marked, 25 in Heavy Barrel, Aperture Sights, Walnut Stock
This Kimber Model 82 Government (82G) is a U.S.-marked, single-shot smallbore target rifle built for three-position marksmanship training and later released to the civilian market through the CMP. It features a 25-inch heavy target barrel with a recessed crown, a polished bolt body, and a walnut target stock with a wide beavertail forend and UIT-style accessory rail. The GM-prefix serial range is associated with government-contract rifles, adding clear provenance for collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild wear and scuffs are present.
What’s Included
- Kimber Model 82 Government (82G) .22 LR single-shot rifle
- Micrometer-adjustable aperture rear sight
- Globe front sight
- UIT-style accessory rail with handstop
- Spacer-stack buttpad
- Scope mount
Built in the late 1980s for government training programs, this 82G carries a crisp "U S" receiver marking and the features expected of a dedicated smallbore target rifle. The single-shot configuration has no magazine cutout, reinforcing its purpose-built design for precision training and match use.
The 25-inch steel heavy barrel with a recessed crown supports consistent accuracy, while the blued steel receiver and polished bolt body complete a clean, durable package. The bore and rifling are in excellent condition, aligning with the rifle’s careful prior use.
The walnut stock is configured for position shooting, with a wide/beavertail forend, a UIT-style accessory rail and handstop, and a spacer-stack buttpad to fine-tune length of pull. The rifle is equipped with a micrometer-adjustable aperture rear sight and a globe front sight for precise target alignment.
Designed for three-position marksmanship training and later distributed to the public through the CMP, the 82G typically weighs about 10–10.75 pounds, offering stable hold and predictable handling. The GM-prefix serial range is closely associated with government-contract examples, supporting its documented background.