Krieghoff Model K 80 12 Gauge 32 and 34 Inch Ported Over Under and Unsingle Shotgun
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $5,625.00
Few names in competitive clay shooting command the same respect as Krieghoff. The K 80 has long been regarded as one of the premier target shotguns in the world, trusted by serious competitors for its durability, balance, and precision engineering. This 1980 example includes both a 32 inch ported over under barrel set and a 34 inch ported unsingle barrel, making it a versatile and highly desirable competition package.
Identification
MMA#: 250928TW001
Make: Krieghoff
Model: K 80
Serial Number: 12163
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Gauge: 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch shells
Action Type: Over Under with Single Selective Mechanical Trigger and ejectors
Barrel Lengths:
Over Under: 32 inch, ported
Unsingle: 34 inch, ported
Chokes:
Over Under: Fixed Full over Fixed Improved Modified
Unsingle: Fixed Full
Weight:
Over Under: 9 pounds 10 ounces
Unsingle: 9 pounds 14 ounces
Sights and Rib Configuration
Both barrel sets share the same sighting configuration. The front sight is a white bead in a base screwed to the rib, with a smaller white mid bead. The rib features serrations for glare reduction, a standard feature on high end competition guns.
Stock Configuration and Condition
The stocks are checkered wood with an ambidextrous palm swell pistol grip, adjustable comb, finger groove forend, and adjustable black rubber buttpad.
There are nicks, compressions, scratches, and small spots of finish wear. The checkering remains strong.
Length of pull measures 15 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and 13 1/2 inches to the wood. Drop at the adjustable comb measures approximately 1 1/8 inches at the front and 1 3/4 inches at the heel. Cast is approximately neutral with a slight offset.
Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Finish and Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Blue and Brushed Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
This shotgun retains approximately 95 percent of its metal finish. Both barrel sets and the forend are serial matched to the frame.
The frame shows areas of finish loss on the front and top edges along with draglines and swirl marks. Both barrel sets exhibit light scuffs and minor thinning. The over under barrel has a patch of finish loss with small pinpricks on the right side of the upper barrel toward the rear. There are faint spots of surface oxidation, along with handling and operational wear.
Screw heads are sharp to lightly worn and markings are clear. Overall condition rates Fine.
Bore Condition
All bores are bright with no erosion. There are areas of stubborn fouling. In the writer’s opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.
Mechanics
This shotgun is equipped with a release trigger. The bottom barrel fires upon releasing the trigger and the top barrel fires upon pulling the trigger. The safety has been deactivated. The action functions correctly. The shotgun was not test fired.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories
Includes a Krieghoff hard case, tool, and the 34 inch unsingle barrel.
Our Assessment
The Krieghoff K 80 is widely regarded as one of the finest competition shotguns ever produced. Built to withstand immense round counts, it is trusted by serious trap and sporting clays shooters around the world. The robust locking system, mechanical trigger, and precision barrel work contribute to its legendary reliability and consistency.
This example offers both a 32 inch ported over under barrel set and a 34 inch ported unsingle barrel, giving the shooter flexibility across disciplines. The brushed nickel receiver contrasts beautifully with the deep blued barrels and richly figured wood, creating a competition gun that is as visually impressive as it is mechanically sound.
With matched barrel sets, strong bores, and solid mechanics, this K 80 represents a high end target shotgun built for serious use and long term ownership.
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