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LOT 3426
Factory Badillini Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Krieghoff Model K-80 Over/Under Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set, Case, and Barrel Insert - Serial no. 26127, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin/gold finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Krieghoff markings, German proofs dating to 2000, interchangeable chokes (0/0 installed), and 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished action displays beautiful
floral scroll with interspersed ribbons and flowers as well as “K-80/KRIEGHOFF/Germany” in gold inlay on the underside all surrounded by gold inlaid borders. The gun is signed “Badillini” beside the trigger. The gun features a single selective gold trigger, multiple proof markings inside the action, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Highly figured, multi-point checkered Schnabel forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley style release and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes an extra set of 30 inch barrels with 76 mm (3 inch) chambers
with automatic ejectors and a set of 20 gauge full length Briley barrel inserts.
Also included is a Krieghoff takedown case containing Briley inserts for .410
bore and 28 gauge with a pair of extra chokes for each of the three tube sets
and installation tools. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine
inches from the breech both measured at 18.6 mm (.732 inches) and measured at .732/.731 inches; minimum wall thickness .041/.038 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 9 lbs 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, coin, and gold finishes with some minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case and extra barrel set are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
ejectors. The coin finished action displays beautiful scroll engraving interspersed with a number of green man
masks, two on the left, two on the right, one on the top latch, and one on the trigger guard along with a bestial mask on the top tang below the top lever. These designs surround an oval game scene of a trio of pheasants taking flight on the left, an oval scene of a trio
of grouse in flight on the right, and a pheasant and two grouse around “K-80/KRIEGHOFF/Germany” on the underside. The engraving is signed “KN” on the right side of the trigger plate. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted
manual safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley style release, and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell, adjustable comb, and Kick-Eez recoil pad. Includes three sets of Briley full length barrel inserts with one set in 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore (20 gauge installed); a pair of extra chokes for 12 and 20, five extra 28 gauge and .410 chokes, and a Negrini takedown case that houses the whole set. Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb (current); 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull;
weight 8 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the forend and stock. The case and barrel inserts are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
232 Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 3427
Factory “KN” Signed and Game Scene Engraved
Krieghoff Model K-80 Over/Under Shotgun with Barrel Inserts and Case
- Serial no. 130733, 12 gauge, 32 inch vet rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock.
Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Krieghoff markings, 2019
dated German proofs, fixed chokes marked improved modified/full, and 76 mm (3 inch) chambers with automatic