Kimber of Oregon was established in April, 1979 by Greg and Jack Warne. Company produced high quality rimfire and centerfire rifles until going out of business in early 1991. Kimber produced approximately 60,000 rifles during its operation. In April 1993, Greg Warne opened Kimber of America in Clackamas, Oregon. This new company presently manufactures the same high-quality rifles built on an improved Model 82 Sporter action and stock, but in rimfire only. In 1995, company expanded its product line to include centerfire rifles as well as a 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol line. In 1997, manufacturing operations were consolidated in the New York pistol factory and two factories in Oregon were closed. Guns may be found stamped "Kimber of America", "Kimber, Yonkers, NY" or "Kimber, Clackamas, Oregon".