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Lot 3753: Kimball Arms .30 Caliber Carbine Pistol with Case

Rare Desirable Kimball Arms .30 Caliber Carbine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3753: Kimball Arms .30 Caliber Carbine Pistol with Case

Rare Desirable Kimball Arms .30 Caliber Carbine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500

Rare Desirable Kimball Arms .30 Caliber Carbine Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Manufacturer: Kimball Arms Company
Model: Target
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 940
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 392
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

One of less than 250 manufactured between 1955 and 1958. The Kimball was a failed attempt at producing a blow-back operation pistol chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge. It uses a series of rings machined into the chamber wall, which in theory would allow the casings to swell into the recesses and lock, delaying extraction long enough for pressure to drop. Of the reported 238 manufactured, many were destroyed during use by the severe recoil, making examples in this kind of condition even more rare. Features a ramped blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the Detroit, Michigan, address on the left side of the chamber, serial number on the right. The frame features a magazine release button on the left side behind the grip and a ribbed safety tab on the right above the trigger. Fitted with a pair of checkered plastic grips. Includes custom wood display case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with light edge wear, fading and light spotting on the grip frame, and crisp grip checkering. The case is very good with a missing latch. Mechanically excellent.



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