Firearms from the estate of Tiger McKee slated for auction beginning June 30th on gunbroker.com.
A group of select custom and heirloom firearms from the estate of well-known author, tactical instructor and custom gunsmith Tiger McKee will be auctioned on gunbroker.com. The auction runs from June 30th to July 14th.
“The Twins” – McKee’s personal carry pistols, paired Smith & Wesson Model 66 .357 Magnums with “Full Chopper” customization and special leather.
Among the 18 lots are many of the “named” rifles and handguns used during instruction, Tiger’s personal carry guns, three matched pairs, prototype “Choppers”, “Full Choppers”, pre-ban Colt AR-15 rifles and family heirlooms. Most are customized and many include McKee’s hand-written build sheets. Each lot is supported by a personalized letter of provenance from his estate. Anyone can participate in this online auction.
Prototype “Chopper” pair of Smith & Wesson Model 38 .38 Specials with leather.
Sportsman’s Legacy is curating and questions can be directed to Dwight Van Brunt at dwight@sportsmanslegacy.com or 406-212-0344. The auction period begins at 7 PM Eastern on June 30th and concludes 7 PM Eastern on July 14th. Lots can be located via a special link created by gunbroker.com which goes live as soon as the auction period begins.
TIGER MCKEE: ShootRite Firearms Academy founder Tiger McKee (1959-2023) was a lifelong student of personal combat and one of America’s top firearms instructors. His students found themselves well-grounded in practical tactics and training, all accomplished in Tiger’s distinctively modest but powerful style. McKee was awarded an expert rating in both handgun and rifle by Colonel Jeff Cooper of Gunsite and was an adjunct instructor at Thunder Ranch. He also assisted various government agencies by designing customized training programs and as an adjunct instructor for the FBI taught some of the world’s elite law enforcement agents. Tiger was a regular guest on Personal Defense TV and Gun Talk, a staff writer for SWAT Magazine and Tactical Gear Magazine, a columnist for Tactical Wire and penned the Tactics and Training column in American Handgunner Magazine. He authored hundreds of articles and two books. Over the past few years, Tiger developed a passion for customizing firearms and also made custom knives for a fortunate few. His revolvers, called “Choppers”, quickly found a following among savvy shooters, writers and trainers. Tiger was a multi-generational talent who exhibited unwavering dedication to his students, craft and support of the second amendment. He is greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Very early Kimber 1911 .45 ACP with Clackamas marking used during instruction.
Spreewerk P38 WWII heirloom acquired by family in 1951.
“Betty” – 1973 Colt AR-15 passed down from Tiger’s father.
“Cindy” – 1984 Colt AR-15, Tiger’s first AR.