Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this break-action single-shot shotgun today for auction, this is the Krieghoff KS-5 Special.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Krieghoff
Model: KS-5 Special
Serial: 16534
Date of Manufacture: 1990-1999
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue Barrel with Satin Nickel Receiver
Barrel Length: 34" Barrel with Adjustable Rib and Removable Improved Modified Choke Tube (Additional Chokes Included)
Optics/Sights: Ivory Bead Front with Silver Mid Bead
Stock/Grips: Select European Walnut Buttstock with Hand-Cut Checkering, Palm Swells, Fully Adjustable Comb, and Gracoil Recoil Reduction System with Kick-EEZ Recoil Pad, Select European Walnut Forend with Hand-Cut Checkering
Action: Break-Action / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver are engraved with scroll artwork. The bottom of the receiver is engraved with scroll artwork and the words “KRIEGHOFF / KS5 / SPECIAL”. 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.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Krieghoff KS-5 Special is a masterfully engineered, break-action single-shot trap shotgun manufactured in Ulm, Germany, within the 1990–1999 production window. It is chambered in 12-gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, designed to safely and reliably cycle standard light- to heavy-target and handicap competitive loads. Built strictly for high-volume competitive trapshooting, this premium firearm features a striking two-tone finish that pairs a durable satin-nickel receiver with a deeply blued 34-inch target barrel. Enhancing its aesthetic appeal, the sides and bottom of the receiver are clean and understated with factory-engraved scroll-artwork. The barrel assembly itself is highly optimized for performance, featuring a lengthened forcing cone to soften recoil. The muzzle is threaded to accept interchangeable choke tubes, including Improved Modified, Full, and Modified constrictions to customize pattern density. Running the length of the barrel, an innovative adjustable rib is topped with an ivory bead front sight paired with a silver mid bead for a precise sight picture. Beneath the barrel, the receiver houses a crisp, mechanical pull trigger that is factory-adjustable for weight, sear engagement, and position to ensure a highly consistent finger pull. Elevating this premium shotgun to the next level is select European walnut furniture adorned throughout with exceptionally sharp, hand-cut checkering, consisting of a forend and a masterfully sculpted buttstock that is heavily customized for peak competition performance.
Model: KS-5 Special
Serial: 16534
Date of Manufacture: 1990-1999
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue Barrel with Satin Nickel Receiver
Barrel Length: 34" Barrel with Adjustable Rib and Removable Improved Modified Choke Tube (Additional Chokes Included)
Optics/Sights: Ivory Bead Front with Silver Mid Bead
Stock/Grips: Select European Walnut Buttstock with Hand-Cut Checkering, Palm Swells, Fully Adjustable Comb, and Gracoil Recoil Reduction System with Kick-EEZ Recoil Pad, Select European Walnut Forend with Hand-Cut Checkering
Action: Break-Action / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver are engraved with scroll artwork. The bottom of the receiver is engraved with scroll artwork and the words “KRIEGHOFF / KS5 / SPECIAL”. 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.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Krieghoff KS-5 Special is a masterfully engineered, break-action single-shot trap shotgun manufactured in Ulm, Germany, within the 1990–1999 production window. It is chambered in 12-gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, designed to safely and reliably cycle standard light- to heavy-target and handicap competitive loads. Built strictly for high-volume competitive trapshooting, this premium firearm features a striking two-tone finish that pairs a durable satin-nickel receiver with a deeply blued 34-inch target barrel. Enhancing its aesthetic appeal, the sides and bottom of the receiver are clean and understated with factory-engraved scroll-artwork. The barrel assembly itself is highly optimized for performance, featuring a lengthened forcing cone to soften recoil. The muzzle is threaded to accept interchangeable choke tubes, including Improved Modified, Full, and Modified constrictions to customize pattern density. Running the length of the barrel, an innovative adjustable rib is topped with an ivory bead front sight paired with a silver mid bead for a precise sight picture. Beneath the barrel, the receiver houses a crisp, mechanical pull trigger that is factory-adjustable for weight, sear engagement, and position to ensure a highly consistent finger pull. Elevating this premium shotgun to the next level is select European walnut furniture adorned throughout with exceptionally sharp, hand-cut checkering, consisting of a forend and a masterfully sculpted buttstock that is heavily customized for peak competition performance.
This high-tier buttstock is engineered with thick, ergonomic palm swells for a completely secure grip, a four-way fully adjustable wooden comb to ensure instantaneous eye-to-rib alignment, and an advanced, mechanical Gracoil recoil reduction system capped with a premium Kick-EEZ recoil pad to absorb harsh kinetic kick, reduce shooter fatigue, and precisely fine-tune the length of pull. Ultimately, this highly refined KS-5 Special perfectly embodies Krieghoff's legendary competition heritage, delivering a turnkey, top-tier setup built to dominate the trap line and crush targets with absolute consistency.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a Krieghoff hard case, two additional choke tubes (Full and Modified), and all the other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1180683641 |
BidPrice: |
2999.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-21 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
3125 |
