[Mitchell_g]

Just curious as to what people think it could be worth being that this one’s serial ends in, 0002. Yes, the second one ever made, the first is in a museum from my understanding. My father got it in auction in 2005 and since his passing the collection has come to me and this is one of the most talked about guns apart of it. What would a specific model like this be worth? Does the fact it’s the second ever made add that much value? Really curious

 

[46QJI]

I hate to say it, but I don’t think it’s worth more than a regular Eclipse. Kimber has done NRA models, Ducks unlimited models and I’m sure a few more that I can’t think of, and I don’t think they’re anymore valuable or desirable than a standard model Kimber.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Kimber has done lots of NRA theme guns. If you can find someone who wants to fill a gap in their NRA collection or some other special desire it might be worth more $, but as a general observation I haven't seen NRA theme guns command high prices. Personally, I don't care for theme guns.

That said, when the NRA has officially flushed itself down the toilet then your gun might be worth a few more $, kinda like Bernie Madoff memorabilia.

 

[TXGR]

According to gun store owners, commemorative and limited edition guns tend to hold less value. One factor is the potential market is much smaller: how many people really want that Alaska State Highway Patrol Memorial gun? Another factor is because owners think "limited edition" translates to higher value, they tend to unrealistic expectations for a return on their investment. Potential buyers interested in shooting the gun they buy will not even consider some commemoratives with gold triggers or another fragile finish.

There are exceptions, like a reissue of a long discontinued model, but they are more likely to hold their value than accrue value (e.g. reissue of Colt M1903).

A low serial number of a highly sought collectible gun is probably worth more, but I am not aware of any Kimber having significant collector value like a pre-64 Winchester 94, a pre-war Winchester Model 70, or a World War I issue Colt 1911 -- maybe some Oregon guns or the US property marked M82 22LR target rifles? So, if the base gun is not seen as collectible, why would anyone pay extra for a low serial number?

 

[2sharp2]

I agree with Phil and 46QJI’s responses. In the 800-900$ range.