German Krieghoff KS-5 Special Un-Single Trap 34” 12GA Break Action Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $2,626.00
LSB#: LSB250717JT008
Make: Krieghoff, Made in West Germany.
Model: KS-5 Special Under single barrel Trap
Serial Number: 16926, barrel is serial matching.
Year of Manufacture: 1990-1999
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Top-Break UN-single Shotgun with Single Trigger and Ejector. There is no safety.
Barrel Length: 34”
Choke: The barrel is threaded for Krieghoff chokes. The shogun includes one Krieghoff extended Improved Cylinder choke and Four x Briley S-2 VX chokes: Light Modified, Improved Modified, FULL, and Extra Full. 5 chokes total.
Sights / Optics: The barrel is fitted with a high post adjustable rib with a mid bead and fiber optic front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set on this shotgun includes a checkered walnut set with rounded profile forend and an ambi palm swelled, flared pommel, semi-pistol grip, Monte Carlo style stock with adjustable comb and rubber butt pad. The length of pull is 13.5”. The shotgun weighs 8lbs and 8OZ. The wood shows scattered surface level lines and minor compressions. There are no visible chips or cracks. The wood to butt pad fit is slightly off with the wood being larger than the pad. The butt pad shows wear from use. Overall the wood is in Very Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Blued / Plated Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is mirror bright with no erosion. There are minor visible lines and only very minor plastic fouling in the forcing cone. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The receiver shows rub wear from use of the inside of the action and only the belly, a small spot where the finish has peeled off by the second F in Krieghoff. The barrel set has some rub wear from the forend and some scratches on both sides of the monoblock from the receiver. The rib has a few small spots of rust freckling towards the block and a spot of rub wear towards the muzzle by the adjustment knob. The barrel also has some small scattered marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the shotgun is in Good+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes the 5 chokes, allen wrench, tools, and small parts kit, barrel sock, and Kreighoff luggage style case.
Our Assessment: This Krieghoff KS-5 Special un-single trap model is a finely made 12-gauge, 2.75″ chambered break-action shotgun produced circa the 1990s and cut for Krieghoff S-2VX choke tubes. This example includes a Krieghoff extended Improved Cylinder choke plus four Briley S-2VX chokes (Light Modified, Improved Modified, Full, and Extra Full), five matched tubes in total, giving the shooter immediate, flexible patterning options for trap shooting. The break-action design and precise choke fit maintain excellent lock-up and consistent shot patterns, while the 12-gauge 2.75″ chamber keeps the gun compatible with common sporting loads and reliable function in competition or field use.
The furniture is checkered walnut with a rounded-profile forend and a Monte Carlo, style stock featuring an ambidextrous palm swell, flared pommel, and semi-pistol grip, finished with an adjustable comb and a rubber butt pad for recoil management. The rounded, non-slip forend and palm-swelled grip enhance hand purchase and control during shots, and the adjustable comb and rib lets the shooter establish ideal eye alignment. Overall, this KS-5 Special combines Krieghoff’s precision fit and robust break-action reliability with a versatile choke set and ergonomic stock work-up, making it perfect for the trap line and attractive to discerning collectors and competitors. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
