Kimber Pro Elite .45 ACP Custom Shop Pre-Series II 1911, 4 in Pro-Length, Two-Tone (1999)
This Kimber Pro Elite is a Custom Shop, pre-Series II 1911 produced in 1999, identifiable by its KPE-prefix serial and Yonkers, NY U.S.A. frame marking. It features the Pro-length 4-inch slide with a full-size grip and a two-tone finish, pairing a matte dark slide over a silver frame. It is a .45 ACP, single-action pistol built in the United States with fixed sights and factory checkering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows visible scratches consistent with prior handling.
What’s Included
- Six 6-round steel 1911 .45 ACP magazines (one marked 'Made in Italy')
Built in Kimber's Custom Shop, the Pro Elite is a pre-Series II configuration with no "II" slide marking. This example carries the KPE-prefix serial range and Yonkers, NY U.S.A. frame marking, aligning it with late-1990s production.
The Pro-length 4-inch slide combines with a full-size grip for a compact-profile 1911 that maintains a 7+1 capacity in .45 ACP. The slide uses rear-only slanted cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port to aid reliability.
Its two-tone aesthetic pairs a matte dark slide over a silver metal frame. Factory machine-checkering on the frontstrap and a flat checkered mainspring housing enhance purchase, complemented by double-diamond checkered wood grips.
Fire controls include a beavertail grip safety, a single-side extended thumb safety, a skeletonized commander-style hammer, and a skeletonized three-hole trigger. Sighting is straightforward with a fixed, low-profile rear and a dovetailed front.