Lot 1
Krieghoff Classic "Big Five", .500 NE cal. side by side double rifle, 24" barrels, Hard Case, Ammo, Brass, Germany
Sold
$12,010
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction January 2020, 1-50
Category
Description
Krieghoff Classic "Big Five", .500 Nitro Express cal. side by side rifle. Serial #97426, mfg. Germany. Excellent condition. Big Bore. Shot very little and is in great condition - killed a buff and an elephant and then retired. For the most dangerous game up to and including the largest Dugga Boys and Jumbo. 24" barrel have bright shiny bores - excellent. Satin nickel engraved receiver. Very tight action. Rear fixed regulated sight and pinned high ramp front sight with brass bead accent. Satin-fnished European walnut stock has a left cheekpiece and fine hand checkering. Deacelerator soft recoil pad. Just a couple of nicks on the forearm tops. Tang safety. Double triggers with front articulated.. Bluing on barrels is 99%. Schabel forearm. Extremely nice and clean! Includes a new Krieghoff hard case with blue crushed velvet interior. Snap caps. Krieghoff decal. Lots of high priced accessories included: 126 factory fresh brass, 72 new loads - A-Squares, Woodleigh solids and Barnes Triple Shocks. 95 handloads with 570 grain Barnes Triple-Shock and Rigby A-Square and solids. RCBS reloading dies. LOTS of value in this ammo! You are loaded for the Dangerous Five on the Dark Continent here! Gorgeous rifle ready for action on those animals that come. The choice of my top PH's in Africa - they need when the best as they strive to keep their clients alive. Gunrunner West item.