Collector’s Elite Auctions showcases exceptional firearms selected for their rarity, craftsmanship, and collector appeal. Throughout the year, we partner with respected manufacturers, auction houses, and industry leaders to offer exclusive sweepstakes featuring premium firearms and other sought-after prizes. Explore the current sweepstakes below and enter for your chance to win an exceptional collector firearm.
July 31st through September 6, 2026 – Bryant Ridge “Unlock the Kimber Vault” Giveaway
Collector’s Elite Auctions and Bryant Ridge present an extraordinary opportunity to own three rare Kimber firearms selected directly from the Kimber Vault. From a factory Demo Rimfire Super to a Custom Shop “Sterile Slide” Prototype and an early-production 2K11 Factory Vault Reference, each prize represents a unique chapter in Kimber’s history and offers collectors the opportunity to own an exceptional factory-held firearm. Three exceptional firearms. Three fortunate winners. One extraordinary opportunity.
- Prize #1: The Kimber Vault “Demo” Rimfire Super in .22 LR – Serial K489082 – $5,000.00 ARV
- Prize #2: The Kimber Custom Shop Prototype “Sterile Slide” in .45 ACP – Serial K203768 – $5,000.00 ARV
- Prize #3: The Kimber Factory Vault Reference 2K11 Compensated in 9mm – Serial 2K001161 – $5,000.00 ARV
- Total Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $15,000.00
The Prizes
1st Prize: The Ultimate Rimfire Masterpiece
The Kimber Vault “Demo” Rimfire Super (.22 LR) Serial – K489082
Selected directly from the Kimber Vault, this Rimfire Super .22 LR (Serial K489082) represents a unique piece of factory history. Designated as a factory “Demo” firearm, it was used to showcase Kimber’s craftsmanship and rimfire performance at industry events. Preserved as part of the manufacturer’s history, this exceptional example offers collectors the opportunity to own a firearm with both historical significance and documented factory provenance.
Key Features:
- Model: Rimfire Super
- Chambering: .22 LR
- Serial Number: K489082
- Slide: Machined aluminum with an elegant flat top, striking upper corner fluting, and a durable front/rear cocking serration profile finished in a rich matte black KimPro II™ coating.
- Frame: Lightweight aluminum with an anodized satin silver KimPro II™ finish, featuring precise 30 LPI (lines per inch) checkering on the front strap and under the trigger guard for a highly secure grip.
- Barrel Assembly: 5-inch ramped steel match-grade barrel paired with a stainless steel match-grade bushing to deliver centerfire-level precision in a rimfire package.
- Trigger & Controls: Premium aluminum match-grade trigger factory-tuned to a crisp 4.0 to 5.0-pound break. Equipped with full ambidextrous thumb safeties and an extended magazine release.
- Sights & Furniture: Kimber adjustable target sights optimized for a 6.8-inch sight radius, anchored by premium double-diamond checkered Rosewood grips.
2nd Prize: The Ultimate Museum-Grade Prototype
The Kimber Custom Shop Prototype “Sterile Slide” (.45 ACP) Serial – K203768
An authentic Kimber Custom Shop Prototype chambered in .45 ACP, Serial K203768 is a remarkable example of the engineering and craftsmanship behind the Kimber brand. Distinguished by its completely “sterile” slide, free of commercial roll marks, model designations, and logos, this prototype was produced for internal engineering and evaluation, making it an exceptionally rare piece of Kimber history.
Beyond its significance as a factory prototype, this pistol is equipped with a host of premium performance features, including an integrated flared magwell, 30 LPI front strap checkering, a skeletonized match trigger, tactical night sights, and aggressive G10 grips. Combined with its documented factory provenance, these features make this an extraordinary addition to any serious Kimber collection.
Key Features:
- Model: Custom Shop Prototype (“Sterile Slide”)
- Chambering: .45 ACP
- Serial Number: K203768
- Slide Assembly: Completely unmarked, sterile carbon steel slide with front and rear cocking serrations. Bypassed all standard factory branding roll-marks.
- Frame & Frame Markings: Standard Kimber Yonkers, NY frame, featuring an integrated flared magwell for lightning-fast reloads, an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, and a premium high-swept beavertail grip safety with an integrated memory bump.
- Frame Texture: Hand-filling, ultra-fine 30 LPI front-strap checkering paired perfectly with a matching checkered mainspring housing.
- Barrel Setup: 5-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel, chamber marked .45 ACP, paired with a custom target bushing and an extended guide rod configuration.
- Sights: Tactical three-dot night sights, drift-adjustable, optimized for low-light defensive or duty use.
- Furniture: Premium, ultra-durable G10 tactical grips featuring an aggressive multi-directional wave texture for maximum recoil control.
3rd Prize: The Ultimate Modern Tactical Double-Stack
The Kimber Factory Vault Reference 2K11 Compensated (9mm) Serial – 2K001161
Held within the Kimber Factory Vault as an internal reference firearm, this early-production Kimber 2K11 9mm, Serial 2K001161, was never shipped to a distributor. Preserved as a factory reference piece, it represents an important milestone in Kimber’s entry into the high-capacity, double-stack pistol platform and offers collectors a rare opportunity to own an early example of this modern design.
Purpose-built for exceptional performance, the 2K11 features a lightened slide with an integrated compensator, an adjustable target rear sight, a high-visibility fiber optic front sight, an aggressively textured grip module, and Kimber’s distinctive red “K” skeletonized trigger. Combining documented factory provenance with competition-inspired engineering, this early-production reference piece stands among the most distinctive modern Kimber firearms available to collectors.
Key Features:
- Model: 2K11 (Factory Vault Reference)
- Chambering: 9mm Luger (9x19mm)
- Serial Number: 2K001161
- Slide Configuration: Aggressively lightened slide with top window cuts and deep, multi-tiered chevron cocking serrations. The slide terminates in an integrated, single-port muzzle compensator machined directly into the top barrel profile to maximize flat-shooting performance.
- Frame & Grip Module: Premium double-stack frame architecture mated to a high-capacity modular polymer grip module. The grip showcases matching chevron texturing and a flared, high-volume magwell designed for lightning-fast reloads under pressure.
- Trigger Mechanism: Custom competition-tuned trigger assembly highlighted by an anodized red skeletonized aluminum shoe with a stylized “K” insignia.
- Sights: High-visibility, rapid-acquisition orange fiber optic front sight paired with a robust, micro-adjustable target rear sight.
- Controls: Extended tactical ambidextrous thumb safeties and a high-swept beavertail grip safety tailored for an ultra-high master grip.
How to Enter
Entering is simple. Complete the steps below for your opportunity to win one of the exceptional firearms featured in this Collector’s Elite Auctions sweepstakes.
With three rare Kimber firearms from the Kimber Vault and an approximate retail value of $15,000, this limited-time sweepstakes offers collectors a unique opportunity to own a remarkable piece of factory history.
- Visit the official Sweepstakes Page
- Fill out the entry form (must be 21+ and legally eligible to own a firearm)
- Submit, and you’re entered! Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entry opportunities. Come back daily to boost your odds!
No purchase necessary. Must be 21 or older to enter. Additional terms & conditions apply. Void where prohibited.
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If one of these exceptional Kimber firearms belongs in your collection, don’t miss the opportunity to enter. Complete your entry today, then return daily to take advantage of bonus entry opportunities and increase your chances of winning.
