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Make: Kimber
Model: Patriarch
Serial Number: KPTR017
Year of Manufacture: 2010
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Auto Pistol fed by detachable magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “KIMBER MFG YONKERS NY USA” above the serial number “KPTR017”. There is beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, with a serpent and eagle centering the name “Kimber” all in relief at the left side.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated fixed dovetailed blade. The rear sight is a serrated adjustable rectangular notched sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece factory carved walnut with an eagle embedded in the design in relief at each side. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no nicks or scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes one factory original Kimber blued 7-round magazine in Excellent Condition (stamped Kimber on the bottom floorplate), and the original Kimber black hard plastic case with “TALO / ONE OF 250 PATRIARCH KIMBER / .45” maker’s tag and serial-matching end label, cable lock, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: The TALO Exclusive Kimber Patriarch .45 was a limited edition run of 250 pistols released in 2010. The Patriarch combined two of the best names in modern American firearms, TALO (standing for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma), one of the most prolific distributors of limited edition firearms, and Kimber, renowned for their quality M1911 style pistols. The Patriarch boasted a Custom II blue receiver, Custom blue embellished and polished Series 70 slide with front and rear serrations, beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, fixed blade front and adjustable rear notch sights, a solid aluminum trigger, a skeletonized hammer, a full length guide rod, a grip safety, and a checkered mainspring housing. These pistols sold out almost immediately, and any examples remain scarce today.
This Factory Engraved, 1 of 250, TALO Exclusive Kimber Patriarch .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2010 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, with a serpent and eagle centering the name “Kimber” all in relief at the left side, gorgeous two-piece factory carved walnut grips with an eagle in relief at each side, clear markings, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, one factory original Kimber blued 7-round mag, and the original Kimber black hard plastic case with “TALO / ONE OF 250 PATRIARCH KIMBER / .45” maker’s tag and serial-matching end label. Based on the serial number, this pistol was the 17th made out of the 250. This is a truly outstanding piece.