WARNINGBEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ AND

FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSCONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning ........................................................Main Features and Tech Info ............................Rules of Safety................................................Lead Warning ................................................Safety Features ..............................................Series II Models ..............................................Ammunition....................................................Loading..........................................................Unloading ......................................................Break-in Period ..............................................Firing ............................................................Disassembly....................................................Assembly........................................................Cleaning & Lubrication....................................Warranty Information ......................................Instructions for Warranty Repairs ....................Spare Parts ....................................................Custom Shop ..................................................Parts Illustration ............................................Parts List........................................................

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WARNING:This product is classified as a lethal weapon.Failure to read and properly execute theinstructions and warnings in this manual couldresult in serious injury, death or damage toproperty.

Do not attempt to practice loading or unloadingwith live ammunition without a thoroughunderstanding of the safe operation of thispistol.

Always treat a firearm as if it were fully loaded.

Always store and carry this product empty, withthe hammer forward on an empty chamber.Failure to do so could result in an unintentionaldischarge.

Keep out of reach of children.

When you squeeze the trigger, you must expectthe pistol to fire and take full responsibility foryour actions.

Read through the entire manual beforeattempting to use this product.

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MAIN FEATURESTECHNICAL INFORMATION

Caliber: .45 ACP & 40 S&WBarrel Length: 5"Overall Length: 8.5"Weight Unloaded: 38 oz.Frame: Steel or Stainless SteelMagazine Capacity: 7, 8, 10Finish: Blue or StainlessSights: (Rear) Fixed or Adjustable

(Front) Fixed

SPRING REPLACEMENT CHART

ALL FULL SIZE 5" MODELS

Recoil Spring: 16 Ib., change every 1500-1800rounds.Firing Pin Spring: HD, change every 5000rounds.Mainspring: 21 Ib., change every 5000 rounds.

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RULES OF SAFETYNOTICE: Kimber Mfg., Inc. shall not be responsiblefor any death, physical injury or property damagethat is the result of the proper or improper use ofthis product.1. Always treat this and any other firearm as if it

were loaded.2. Never point this or any other firearm at

anything you do not intend to shoot. Keepmuzzle pointed in a safe direction.

3. Never take anyone's word that a firearm isunloaded. Clear it yourself with finger off thetrigger and the muzzle pointed in a safedirection. Remove the magazine, lock the slideopen and visually check to ensure that noround is chambered.

4. Always make sure the pistol is unloaded andthe slide is latched open before laying it downor handing it to someone else.

5. Safe Carrying Condition: Never carry this pistolcocked, loaded and ready to fire as this practicecould easily result in an unintentional discharge.Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round inthe chamber while walking, running or crossingany obstacle, where there is any possibility ofslipping or falling as this could lead to apossible unintentional discharge.

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6. Always make sure that this firearm is in topworking condition and that no internal partshave been damaged as a result of corrosion,improper maintenance or dropping. If evidenceof these conditions exist,have them inspectedby a competent gunsmith prior to use.

7. Never leave a loaded pistol unattended.8. Make sure that your backstop is adequate to

stop your bullets prior to shooting.9. Make sure all other shooters and bystanders

are well away from the ejection port. Emptycases are ejected under force and maycause injury if someone is struck.

10. Obey all range rules at all times.11. Always wear adequate hearing and eye

protection when using any firearm.12. While on the range, be sure to carry this pistol

cleared, with slide locked open and muzzlepointed in a safe direction until ready to shoot.

13. Always ensure that barrel and action are clearof obstructions. Shooting a blocked firearmcan result in serious injury, death and damageto the weapon.

14. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugsprior to or during shooting or handling of this orany other firearm.

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15. Seek a doctor's advice if you are takingmedicine prior to engaging in any shootingactivity.

16. Keep safety on when pistol is loaded andcocked until ready to fire. Immediately unloadand clear this pistol when shooting sequencehas been completed.

17. Never shoot at any hard or flat surface, such asrock or water. The resulting ricochets couldresult in physical injury, death or propertydamage.

18. Never put your finger in the trigger guard untilyou are ready to fire.

19. Always make sure pistol is unloaded beforecleaning.

20. Never force a jammed action. This could causea round to explode resulting in physical injuryand damage to the pistol.

21. If firearm fails to fire when trigger is pulled, asa result of slow primer ignition (hangfire), keepmuzzle pointed downrange for a minimum of30 seconds. If the round does not fire, removethe magazine, clear the weapon and examinethe ejected, unfired cartridge. If the indentfrom the firing pin is off center, light or absent,take the pistol to a competent gunsmith. If the

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indent appears normal compared to otherrounds, assume a faulty round, separate fromother cartridges, reload and continue shooting.

22. Never use this pistol in any manner other thanthat for which it was specifically intended.

23. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding anyfirearm.

LEAD WARNINGDischarging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition mayresult in exposure to lead and other chemicalsknown to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,cancer, and other serious physical injury. Haveadequate ventilation at all times. Wash handsthoroughly after exposure.

SAFETY FEATURESThis Kimber firearm is equipped with severalsafety features which, if properly employed, canminimize the danger of accidental discharge.NOTE: Never rely on mechanical safeties toovercome improper maintenance or unsafehandling practices. Always point the muzzle in asafe direction.

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TRIGGER GUARDThe trigger guard is a loop of metal that surroundsthe trigger, protecting it from damage or accidentaldischarge.SAFETY LOCK OR THUMB SAFETYThe thumb safety is located on the left side of theframe immediately forward of the hammer. Tooperate, pull slide to its most rearward positionand release. Then push the thumb safety upwarduntil it fully engages the slide lock notch. Theslide is thereby prevented from moving rearwardand an internal cam surface engages the searpreventing the hammer from moving forward. Theslide lock safety cannot be engaged unless thehammer is fully cocked and the slide is fullyforward. To disengage, move safety fullydownward until it is completely down.GRIP SAFETYThe grip safety is located on the upper rear portion

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of the frame immediately below the hammer and isautomatically engaged through spring pressure. Itprevents the rearward movement of the trigger. Todisengage, grip the pistol grip firmly. This will allowgrip safety to move out of contact with rear oftrigger, allowing the gun to fire.DISCONNECTORThe disconnector prevents a round from beingfired prior to being properly seated in the chamberwith the slide and barrel locked. If the slide is notfully forward, the disconnector is depressed anddisengages the sear so that the hammer cannotdrop if the trigger is pulled. With the slide fullyforward and the barrel locked, a spring pushes thedisconnector into a recess in the bottom of theslide. The disconnector now engages the sear sothat the hammer can move forward when thetrigger is pulled.HAMMER SAFETY STOPThe hammer safety stop is a notch on the hammerwhich prevents it from falling fully forward in theevent of primary sear notch failure. It also preventsthe hammer from hitting the firing pin should yourfingers slip from the slide or hammer while cockingthe pistol, provided the hammer has been movedpast the stop. The safety stop is not a manualsafety! Do not under any circumstances use thesafety stop as a "half cock" position. This misusecan result in damage to the sear, and/orunintentional discharge of the pistol. The safety

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stop position is an automatically engaging safetyfeature and should never be engaged by hand!INERTIA FIRING PINThe firing pin is held in a rearward position byspring tension. Being shorter than the housing, itcannot protrude through the face of the slide untilthe spring tension and inertia of the pin itself isovercome by the force of the falling hammer.

SERIES II MODELS

Safety Mech.(Shown in 'Fire' Position)

Safety Mech.(Shown in 'Fire' Position)

If your Kimber is a Series II firearm, then it issupplied with an integral firing pin block. Thisfeature does not allow the firing pin to be activeuntil the Grip Safety is depressed. THIS ADDEDSAFETY DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE NEEDFOR SAFE AND PROPER GUN HANDLING.READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL THOROUGHLY.

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Please follow the simple procedures below fordisassembly of the slide.1. Visually inspect chamber to make sure firearm

is unloaded.2. Follow standard disassembly procedures found

in your Owners Manual, with the exception thatspecial observation should be given that thegrip safety is not to be engaged when removingthe slide.

If the Grip Safety is depressed while attemptingto remove the slide, the push rod for the firing pinstop will be activated. Activating the Grip Safetywill not allow the slide to be removed, if forced,damage could occur to the firearm, which will notbe covered under Warranty.

AMMUNITION1. Use only high quality, original factory-

manufactured ammunition. Don't oil cartridges.Don't spray aerosol type lubricants, preser-vatives, or cleaners directly onto cartridgesor where excess spray may flow into contactwith cartridges. Lubricant or other foreignmatter on cartridges can cause potentiallydangerous ammunition malfunctions. Use onlyammunition of the caliber for which yourfirearm is chambered. The proper caliber ispermanently engraved on the barrel of yourfirearm; never attempt to use ammunition ofany other caliber.

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2. The use of reloaded, "remanufactured," hand-loaded or other non-standard ammunitionvoids all warranties. Reloading is a scienceand improperly loaded ammunition can beextremely dangerous. Severe damage to thefirearm and serious injury to the shooter or toothers may result. Always use ammunitionthat complies with the industry performancestandards established by the Sporting Armsand Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.of the United States (SAAMI). For best results,we recommend the use of jacketed roundnose "BALL" ammunition.

3. Firearms may be severely damaged, andserious injury to the shooter or others mayresult from any condition causing excessivepressure inside the chamber or barrel duringfiring. Excessive pressure can be caused byobstruction in the barrel, propellant powderoverloads, or by the use of incorrect ordefectively assembled cartridges. In addition,the use of a dirty, corroded or damagedcartridge can lead to a burst cartridge caseand consequent damage to the firearm andpersonal injury from the sudden escape ofhigh-pressure propellant gas within thefirearm's mechanism.

4. Immediately stop shooting and check thebarrel for a possible obstruction whenever:- You have difficulty in, or feel unusual

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resistance in chambering a cartridge, or- A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or- The mechanism fails to extract a firedcartridge case, or- Unburned grains of propellant powder arediscovered spilled in the mechanism, or- A shot sounds weak or abnormal.- In such cases it is possible that a bullet islodged part way down the barrel. Firing asubsequent bullet into the obstructed barrelcan damage the firearm and cause seriousinjury to the shooter or bystanders.

5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel:- If the cartridge has been improperly loadedwithout propellant powder, or if the powderfails to ignite. (Ignition of the cartridge primeralone will push the bullet out of the cartridgecase, but usually does not generate sufficientenergy to expel the bullet completely from thebarrel), or- If the bullet is not properly seated tightly in thecartridge case. When such a cartridge isextracted from the chamber without beingfired, the bullet may be left behind in the boreat the point where the rifling begins.Subsequent chambering of another cartridgemay push the first bullet further into the bore.

6. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet isobstructing the barrel, immediately unload thefirearm and look through the bore. It is not

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sufficient to merely look in the chamber. Abullet may be lodged some distance down thebarrel where it cannot easily be seen. If a bulletis in the bore, do not attempt to shoot it out byusing another cartridge, or by blowing it outwith a blank or one from which the bullet hasbeen removed. Such techniques can generateexcessive pressure, damage the firearm andcause serious personal injury.If the bullet can be easily removed with a woodor brass dowel, (using hand pressure only, never"hammer" a bullet lodged in the bore) cleanany unburned powder grains from the bore,chamber and mechanism before resumingshooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged bytapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearmto a gunsmith.Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on acartridge can impede complete chamberingand may cause the cartridge case to burstupon firing. The same is true of cartridgeswhich are damaged or deformed.Don't oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe thechamber clean of any oil preservative beforecommencing to shoot. Oil interferes with thefriction between cartridge case and chamberwall that is necessary for safe functioning, andsubjects the firearm to stress similar to thatimposed by excessive pressure.

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9. Use lubricants liberally on the moving parts ofyour firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of anyaerosol gun care product, especially where itmay get on ammunition. All lubricants, andaerosol spray lubricants in particular, canpenetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires.Some highly penetrative lubricants can alsomigrate inside cartridge cases and causedeterioration of the propellant powder; onfiring, the powder may not ignite. If only theprimer ignites, there is a danger that the bulletmay become lodged in the barrel.

LOADINGKeep muzzle pointed in safe direction and followall safety procedures at all times.Practice these steps with an unloaded pistol ordummy ammo until you are completely familiar andcomfortable with the procedures. Use live ammoonly when you are prepared to shoot. Alwaysuse clean, dry, high quality ammunition (of theproper caliber) that meets industry performancestandards.1. To release the empty magazine from the frame,

hold hand under magazine and push the magazinecatch which is located on the left side of theframe behind the trigger. This will cause themagazine to fall free of the magazine well.

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2. To load the magazine, place the round atthe top (open end), push down and backmaking sure that the back of the cartridge isfacing the rear of the magazine. Repeat thisprocedure until magazine is fully loaded.

3. Place the magazine in the magazine well in theframe, with the rounds facing forward, andpush up until magazine is fully seated. A clickwill be heard when this is done properly as themagazine catch engages.

4. To chamber a round, hold the pistol in theshooting hand without touching the trigger.Make sure it is pointed in a safe direction. Withthe thumb and forefinger of the opposite hand,

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grab the serrated finger grips on both sides ofthe rear of the slide and pull it fully rearward,then release. Do not "ride" the slide down tothe forward position. Fully release the slideallowing the recoil spring to move the slideunhindered. Keeping your hand on the slidemay cause a misfeed, or stop the slide fromfully closing. Racking the slide will cock thehammer, strip off the top round from themagazine and chamber it. The pistol is nowfully loaded and ready to fire. Keep muzzlepointed in a safe direction and engage slidelock safety until ready to shoot.Always unload pistol immediately after useand before storage.

NOTE: 1911 style handguns were designed tofunction best with bullets that have a smoothcontoured nose.

When cartridges fail to feed, check the following:A. Substandard ammunition.B. Cartridge overall length too short or too long.C. Bullet nose too blunt.D. Slide is short stroking. Ammo charge is not

to SAAMI specs for 40 S&W or 45 ACP.

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UNLOADING1. To unload, first remove magazine as in step 1

of previous section.2. If all of the rounds from the magazine have

been fired, slide will automatically lock in theopen position. If not, repeat step 4.If magazine is not removed prior to thisprocedure, any rounds left in it will bechambered, which could lead to an unintentionaldischarge. The pistol will fire with a roundchambered and the magazine removed.

3. If slide has not automatically locked in the rear-ward position as a result of firing the last roundfrom the magazine, do it manually and visuallyinspect the chamber to ensure that it is clear.

4. Release slide forward onto the emptychamber by pulling slide fully rearward andreleasing or by manually rotating the slide stopdownward past the slide stop notch.Repeatedly allowing the slide to slam closedon an empty chamber will cause prematurewear and loosening on a match grade 1911such as the Kimber. Ease the slide closed.

5. Pull the trigger allowing the hammer to free fallforward on the empty chamber. Do not "ease"

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the hammer down by holding or blocking it.Doing so can mar the sear tip which will resultin a substandard trigger pull.

6. To remove any remaining rounds from themagazine, push the cartridges forward untilthey clear the retaining lips.

BREAK-IN PERIODBefore firing the pistol for the first time, FieldStrip and clean the firearm following properprocedures, (see DISASSEMBLY, CLEANINGand LUBRICATION and ASSEMBLY Instructionsin this Manual) Kimbers firearms are qualitycustom pieces. Our firearms are hand fitted totight tolerances. For proper Break-in of thefirearm shoot 400-500 rounds of Quality FactoryBall (230g. FMJ) Ammunition, cleaning andlubricating the gun every 100-150 rounds.

FIRINGAlways wear eye and hearing protection whenshooting.1. Point muzzle in a safe direction.2. Load pistol as previously directed.3. Grip the frame firmly, depressing the grip safely.

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t. VVILI I yuui niiytM wen uieai ui me uiyyci, HJICUGslide lock safely downward.

5. Place index finger on trigger, take aim andgently squeeze rearward until hammer isreleased and falls forward striking the firing pin.Be prepared for loud noise and recoil.Note: This is a semi-automatic pistol and willrecock the hammer, eject the empty cartridgeand chamber a new round. It will continue tofire with each subsequent pull of the trigger untilall rounds in the magazine have been fired.

6. Continue procedure until magazine is emptyand slide is locked open.

7. If all rounds have not been fired and you wishto stop shooting, immediately engage slidestop and follow procedures for unloadingpreviously described.

DISASSEMBLY (FIELD STRIPPING)This product should be cleaned after every use andwhen exposed to dirt, sand, etc. When not in use,clean at least twice per year.1. With the pistol unloaded, the magazine

removed and the hammer down, depress therecoil spring plug, with the supplied wrench,and turn the barrel bushing clockwise, towards

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the right side of the pistol until the recoil springplug and recoil spring are free. Be careful, therecoil spring and plug are under tension andcan fly out with substantial force.Ease out recoil spring and plug. If recoilspring does not come out easily, remove plugand leave the spring for step 6. The open endof the recoil spring goes into the plug.Cock the hammer and push the slide rearwarduntil the semi-circular tab on the back of theslide stop aligns with the semi-circulardisassembly notch in the bottom of the slide.Push inward on the end of the slide stop shafton the right side of the pistol and remove theslide stop from the left side.

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5. Slide the slide assembly forward off the frame.6. Remove the recoil spring through the

opening at the front of the slide.7. Turn the barrel bushing counterclockwise until

the lug aligns with the opening and remove thebushing from the front of the slide.

8. Remove the full length recoil spring guidefrom the bottom of the slide by rotating it

away from the barrel and withdrawing ittowards the rear of the slide. The barrel linkcan get in the way of removal. To stop this,hold the slide inverted and rotate the link toits full forward position. The guide rod cannow be lifted over the link.

9. Tip the barrel link forward to clear the recoilspring tunnel. Then pull the barrel forwardclear of the slide.The pistol is now disassembled for cleaningpurposes (field stripped).

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Do not drop the hammer while slide isremoved from the pistol.

ASSEMBLYTo reassemble, follow steps in reverse order. Themost difficult procedure is often the alignment ofthe barrel link with the slide latch hole in theframe. The alignment can be seen through thehole and link can be aligned by moving the slidevery carefully back and forth until it drops intoplace. Do not try aligning the link and the semi-circular disassembly notch and top of the slidestop at the same time. Align the link first, insert theslide stop shaft and then rotate the slide stopupward until it aligns with the disassembly notch.Install the recoil spring with the open end in therecoil spring plug. Failure to install correctly willresult in damage to the Guide Rod. Then push theslide stop inward until it is properly seated.

CLEANINGAlways run the cleaning rods from the chamber end.1. Disassemble pistol as described in previous

section.2. Run a wet patch through the bore. Let soak a

few minutes. (Always read the manufacturers'directions of the bore cleaner you are using.)

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3. Run a dry patch through to remove loosecruel/deposits.

4. Run a wet bore brush through the chamberend of the barrel a few passes.

5. Run a dry patch to remove the dirt.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 a few times until the

patch comes out clean.7. Lightly oil the barrel. NOTE: Run a dry patch

through the barrel before firing to remove oil.8. Wipe off all dirt on all bearing surfaces on

slide and frame.9. Clean breech face and all parts (an old

toothbrush or similar nylon brush works well).10. Follow lubrication directions before reas-

sembling.

LUBRICATION1. Use a High Tech Gun Oil such as Shooters

Choice FP-10 or similar quality oil (grease isnot recommended). If oil contains Teflon besure to shake well before using as the Teflonsettles when left overnight.

2. Lubricate the following internal parts of thepistol:a. Slide and Frame rails - Oil. Do not over oil!b. Disconnector on top of frame - Small drop,c. Barrel Hood - two drops, spread on hood,d. Barrel Locking lugs inside Slide and on

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e. Barrel Link- one drop behind link.f. Slide Stop pin - one drop, spread with finger.g. Outside of Barrel. - Oil. Do not over oil,

spread with fingertip,h. Cock Hammer - one drop in between the

hammer and frame,i. Assemble gun. Rack the Slide 5-6 times,

dry fire, wipe off excess oil from gun.j. Make sure, if you have stored the gun with

oil in the barrel and chamber, that you runa dry patch through the barrel to clear it ofthe oil before you fire the gun.

3. Reassemble as previously described.The key is moderation. Not enough oil and yourgun may not function properly and lead to undowear. Too much oil and you risk attractingdamaging dirt and debris to the bearing surfacescausing undo wear and potential functioningproblems. All metal parts even Stainless Steelshould be lightly lubricated because

RUST IS NEGLECT!

Cloths impregnated with silicone are good forthis purpose.4. For long term storage or if you live in a

particularly damp or salty area, a good qualityrust preventative should be used. Werecommend Shooters Choice Rust Preventor equivalent.

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WARRANTY INFORMATIONThis "Limited Warranty" has been drafted tocomply with the Magnuson-Moss WarrantyFederal Trade Commission Improvement Actwhich is effective for goods manufactured on orafter December 31, 1995.Kimber Mfg., Inc. firearms are warranted to befree from defects in material and workmanshipfor one (1) year after the date of original new gunretail purchase, the Manufacturer agrees to correctby repair or replacement (with the same or com-parable quality model) your firearm, without charge,if returned prepaid with a copy of the bill of sale.Kimber Mfg., Inc. assumes no responsibility forproduct malfunction or for physical injury orproperty damage resulting in whole or in partfrom criminal or negligent use of the product,improper or careless handling, unauthorizedmodifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded ammunition, customer abuse or neglectof the product, or other influences beyond KimberMfg., Inc.'s control. This warranty does not applyto normal wear of any parts, including metal,wood, plastic, rubber and other material'ssurfaced finish or if unauthorized repair and/oralteration has been performed.

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This warranty does not cover repairs related tounreasonable use, corrosion, failure to provideproper maintenance, damaged or shopworndisplay guns, gun barrels damaged by anobstructed bore or guns damaged in returnshipment due to improper packing and handling.Kimber Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to inspect anyproduct before making any adjustment coveredby this warranty.Under no circumstances shall Kimber Mfg., Inc.be liable for incidental or consequential damageswith respect to economic loss or injury or propertydamage whether the result of breach of express orimplied warranty.Some states do not allow the exclusion ofconsequential or incidental damages so thelimitation may not apply to you. This warranty givesonly the original retail purchaser specific legalright. Other rights may also be available whichmay vary from state to state.The terms of the warranty cannot be changedexcept in writing by an officer of Kimber Mfg., Inc.The Kimber factory in Yonkers, New York is theonly authorized repair location.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRSReturn handguns to KM I, 1 Lawton St., Yonkers,NY, 10705, Attn: Warranty Repairs via UPS NextDay Saver or FedEx. Securely attach completeletter to handgun inside of package. The contentsof the letter must include: your name, completereturn mailing address (not a P.O. address),telephone number (daytime), serial number ofgun sent and a complete description of theproblem. There must be a person over 18 yearsof age to sign for the package.

SPARE PARTSOnly use genuine Kimber spare parts. Use ofinferior after market parts can create unsafeconditions. Use of after market parts voids allguarantees and warranties. Modifications andalterations of the pistol or its parts voids allguarantees and warranties.

CUSTOM SHOPThe Kimber Custom Shop was established at therequest of Kimber Customers who asked to havetheir Kimbers professionally modified. As well asshooters interested in purchasing genuine Kimberaccessories. Factory installed parts maintain theoriginal warranty.

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Call 914-964-0742 (or fax 914-964-9340) forinformation or visit the Kimber Web Site atwww.kimberamerica.com. Most products can beordered on-line from the Kimber Web Site.

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