Several questions about Kimber of Oregon .22

[capelin]

I recently purchased a Kimber of Oregon model 82C  -- the Classic model -- .22 and am very impressed with the fit, finish, and overall quality.  I would like to have more information about this rifle and hope some kind soul can help answer the following questions:

1)  Is there a source for finding or purchasing a copy of the owner's manual that came with the model 82?

2)  I would like to mount a scope and am unsure of the measurment of the dovetail.  Leupold (for one) lists .22 ringmounts that correspond to 11 mm, 13 mm, and 3/8".   I'm stumped -- I always thought that "rimfiire" was a standard size -- which one should I order?

3)  I would like to buy a spare 5-shot magazine, but have not been able to locate one.  Did anyone ever manufacture/offer an aftermarket version of this magazine, or is the only recourse to find a Kimber of Oregon spare?  What should I expect to pay for a 5-shot mag, and is there anything to look out for or consider if I find a used one?

4)  This rifle has a three-digit serial number, which leads me to believe it was of early manufacture.  Is there any way I can research to determine the year it was made?

Any information on the above questions would be much appreciated.  Thank you.

Capelin

[Zachary]

I would think that a quick call to Kimber could answer most, if not all, of your questions.  I really don't know where else you could get a copy of the owner's manual other than from the manufacturer.

Zachary

[lilabner]

Kimber of Oregon is no more. Kimbers are now built BACK EAST somewhere. Whether the new Kimber has historical records of early manufacturing dates is questionable. Do a web search to contact the current Kimber and ask questions of them. In some cases, the NRA (if you are a member) can help with serial numbers and dates of manufacture and they may have access to the Kimber of Oregon records.