Krieghoff KS-5 KS 5 KS Special 12 Ga. Gauge Single Barrel / Shot Trap Shotgun & Case
Sold @ Undisclosed Price
Make: Krieghoff
Model: KS – 5 Special
Serial Number: 17064
Year of Manufacture: 1997 – 1998
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Top Lever, Break Action Single Barrel
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. IF NOT AVAILABLE CONTACT KRIEGHOFF / USE FACTORY LOADED AMMUNITION ONLY / KRIEGHOFF INT., OTTSVILLE PA” AND “KW”. The underside of the barrel is marked with an Eagle over “N” and 18, 6mm”. The underside of the monobloc is marked with an Eagle over “N”, “797”, a crest that looks like an East German proof mark, “MADE IN W-GERMANY”, “17064” AND “12/70”. The forearm has “064” stamped into the rear end of the wood while parts of the latch assembly are marked “1” and “19”. The water table is marked with an Eagle over “N” and “17064”. The underside of the receiver is marked “KRIEGHOFF / GERMANY / KS – 5 / SPECIAL”.
Barrel Length: 32”
Choke: Modified and Improved Modified screw in chokes are provided and a Full screw-in choke is installed.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with small steel mid-rib bead and a white Bradley bead front sight. They are mounted on a free-floating, raised ventilated rib that can be adjusted at the muzzle end to change the point of impact. From the Krieghoff instructions: “The gun is calibrated at the factory to achieve a 65%/35% pattern (impact 5” above point of aim), but by altering the height of the rib, you can vary the pattern from just below 50%/50% to nearly 90%/10% (impact 12” above the point of aim).”
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are hand checkered select European walnut with a satin epoxy finish. There is an about ½” long scratch/compression mark on the left side of the stock above the trigger area and a small chip in the finish (but not the wood) on the right side opposite the rear adjustable trigger screw. There are several marks on the right side of the forearm that appear to be filler and are finished over. Beyond these specific marks there is only the light handling marks expected on any competitive trap gun. The butt stock is a Monte Carlo with an adjustable comb having a drop range of 1 ¼” to 1 5/8”. The comb also adjusts for cast on or cast off. A Wiha hex screwdriver is provided for adjustments to the comb. The LOP measures 14 ¼” from the front of the trigger to the back of the black, expertly mounted Kick-Eez recoil pad. The stocks and recoil pad rate in about Fine to Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel and rib are blue. The case-hardened steel receiver has a satin silver colored finish with tasteful scroll pattern engraving that is further distinguished by a fluted profile at the breech and opening lever.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, with a lengthened forcing cone and six trapezoidal ports on each side of the barrel, starting about 4” behind the muzzle. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only the lightest of handling marks and some rubbing from mounting and removing the forearm. The metal work is even in even better condition than the wood, which was Fine to Excellent. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. In addition to the barrel porting, adjustable rib and screw-in chokes the trigger is also adjustable. There is a Wiha hex screwdriver provided to adjust the front trigger screw for crispness and the rear trigger screw for poundage. We have not fired this shotgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A fitted Americase aluminum case is provided by Krieghoff with all KS – 5 Special Single Barrel Trap Guns. It has a sturdy piano hinge on the rear, two key locking latches and a combination lock latch. The keys and combination lock setting instructions are provided. The exterior of the lid is marked “K”, “Krieghoff” and “KS5” while the bottom is marked “K”, “Krieghoff” and “K / krieghoff / INTERNATIONAL”. The exterior of the case has some scuffs and abrasions, rating in about Very Good condition. The case interior is a blue plush material divided into five compartments: one for the barrel, a second for the stock, a third for the forearm and two more for tools, chokes, lubricants and cleaning supplies. The interior of the case is in Very Good to Fine condition, showing only some compression markings in the plush lining. There are the two previously mentioned hex screwdrivers, a Krieghoff marked hex wrench for removal of the butt stock, a choke tube wrench, a small Allen wrench with two small set screws, Modified and Improved Modified choke tubes in their containers and several containers of various lubricants (two of which are marked “Krieghoff”) all provided in Very Good to Fine condition. Also provided are the Krieghoff KS – 5 Instruction Manual and a special one page instruction sheet on adjusting the point of impact on the KS – 5 Special. The booklet is in Fine condition; the additional page has been folded twice to fit into the owner’s manual, and as such is in Good condition. Lastly, a metal device with a rubber tip has been applied to the bottom of the barrel (with what is probably a double sided adhesive tape) to allow the shotgun to rest at the trap stations without the muzzle resting on your foot or on the concrete. This device is in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This single barreled shotgun is specifically made by Krieghoff for competitive Trap Shooting. This is the “Special” model with the adjustable comb and rib. It is a serious and well-made shotgun, made by a serious and well respected shotgun manufacturer. If you have longed to trade up from your old fixed choke BT-99, this could not only be the gun for you, it could be a serious step up. Perhaps this is the step up that lets you break that last couple of elusive clays you’re missing.
