GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
KRIEGHOFF K80 UPLANDER ENGRAVED BY BADILINI WITH CASE. KRIEGHOFF K 80 001661 12 GA MODERN Cal. 12 ga.3" Chambers. 28" Separated mono-bloc bbls fitted with raised, matted rib are marked with instruction information on top bbl and Krieghoff information on bottom of mono-bloc. Bbls are fitted with Krieghoff choke tubes. Nickel-plated K80 action with single selective trigger and non-automatic safety is engraved with near full coverage well cut large scrolling acanthus, as background for oval scenes of flying game birds; partridge on left side of action, and dove on right. Bottom of action is marked "K-80" "KRIEGHOFF" "GERMANY". Engravers signature "Badilini" is on trigger plate. Exceptionally well figured and marbled European walnut ambidextrous pistol grip Monte Carlo stock measures 14-5/8" over "Decelerator" sporting clays pad. Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-7/8", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". Krieghoff marked aluminum Americase is lined in royal blue deep pile velvet with "Krieghoff A Tradition of Performance" embroidered in lid. Case contains three choke tubes (two additional in gun) with wrench and stock removal tool. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, appears to have been fired very little since proof, with slight cartridge halos through damascening on breechface. There are a few light handling marks overall, most notably some small dents and pecks on rear of Monte Carlo. Action is tight. Mechanically crisp. Case has some scuffs and marks on exterior. Interior velvet shows compressions and rubs. 49305-15 MGM145 (8,000-12,000)