25-Sep-2026
Ask a serious clay shooter which gun they would buy if money were no object, and Krieghoff comes up in the first breath, usually alongside Perazzi. The K-80 has been winning Olympic and world titles since the 1980s, and it has done so without changing its fundamental design: a sliding top-latch, a detachable trigger group and barrels that are built to be swapped, re-choked and re-ribbed for as long as the action lasts. That combination is why a K-80 is often described as the last competition gun you will need to buy, and why the used market for them in the UK is so strong.
This guide is written for the shooter searching for a Krieghoff K-80 or K-20 for sale in the UK who wants to understand the difference between the Parcours, Super Sport and Trap Special configurations, what the K-20 offers over the K-80, and what to check before spending five figures on a used example.
What makes a Krieghoff a Krieghoff
The K-80 is a descendant of the Remington 32, a design Krieghoff acquired and refined in Ulm, Germany. Its defining feature is the top-latch locking system: a sliding block on top of the action that engages the barrels rather than a conventional under-bolt. It gives the gun a low, wide action face and a lock-up that shooters regularly report as feeling as tight after fifty thousand cartridges as it did on day one.
Two other features set it apart from most Italian competition guns. The trigger group is removable without tools, which makes cleaning simple and lets you carry a spare on a big shoot. And the barrel and rib system is modular: the same action will accept trap, sporting, or skeet barrels of different lengths and rib heights, and Krieghoff and its UK agents can fit adjustable ribs, extended chokes, and different weight configurations to the barrels you already own. A K-80 bought for trap can become a sporter without changing the action, which is a large part of its residual value.
The K-20 is a scaled version of the same design built on a 20-bore frame, offered with 20, 28, and .410 barrels that all fit the one action. For the UK shooter who wants a lighter gun for sporting or a multi-gauge skeet set, the K-20 is the answer.
Browse: Krieghoff K-80 · Krieghoff K-20 · All Krieghoff shotguns · Perazzi shotguns · Beretta DT11
K-80 Parcours: the sporting gun that changed the range
For decades, the K-80 was seen in Britain as a trap and skeet gun that could be pressed into sporting service, but a little heavy and barrel-forward for the fast, varied targets of English Sporting. The Parcours was Krieghoff’s answer. Introduced in the mid-2010s, it uses lighter barrels with a tapered flat rib and a solid, slimmer profile, bringing the balance back between the hands and cutting the overall weight to something closer to a Beretta DT11 or Perazzi High Tech.
The Parcours is now the K-80 most UK sporting shooters ask about, and the one you will see most often on used listings from the last ten years. It is typically found with 32-inch barrels, fixed or Krieghoff’s own extended chokes, and a Parcours stock with a slightly different comb profile to the Super Sport. If you are moving from a Beretta 692 or Browning B725 and want a K-80 that swings the way you are used to, this is the configuration to try first. The later Parcours X and Parcours Sport variants refine the rib and stock further; when comparing listings, check exactly which barrel set and rib is fitted rather than relying on the name alone.
Browse: Krieghoff K-80 · Beretta 692 · Browning B725 · Perazzi High Tech · Blaser F3
K-80 Super Sport: the all-rounder with an adjustable rib
The Super Sport is the K-80 that most UK shooters picture when they hear the name. It has a taller, adjustable rib that lets you set the point of impact anywhere from flat to noticeably high, and heavier barrels than the Parcours that steady the gun on long crossers and give it a very forgiving, deliberate swing. Many shooters who compete in both sporting and trap disciplines own a Super Sport for exactly that reason: adjust the rib up, and it shoots like a trap gun; drop it, and it works for sporting.
The adjustable rib is also the thing to inspect most closely on a used Super Sport. Check that it moves freely through its full range and locks positively, and that the sight beads are original. A rib that has been set and left at one height for twenty years is not a problem, but one that has been forced or has loose screws will need attention from a Krieghoff specialist, and that is not cheap. Super Sports appear on the UK used market in 30, 32, and occasionally 34-inch barrel lengths; 32-inch is the most sought-after and holds its value best.
Browse: Krieghoff K-80 · Beretta DT11 · Beretta DT10 · Perazzi MX8 · Miroku MK38
K-80 Trap Special and the trap configurations
Krieghoff’s trap guns come in several flavours, and UK listings do not always label them consistently. The Trap Special is the fixed-rib trap gun with a high, stepped rib and a Monte Carlo stock designed to shoot high for rising targets. The Trap Unsingle and Trap Combo add a single barrel (or a single and a set of doubles) for American trap disciplines that are less common in Britain but do turn up on the used market, often imported from the United States.
For a UK shooter competing in DTL, ABT or Olympic Trap, the Trap Special or a Super Sport with the rib set high are the two obvious choices. The Trap Special is the more focused tool, and if you shoot only trap it will feel purposeful in a way a compromise gun never quite does. Bear in mind that a fixed-rib trap barrel set is less versatile if you later want to shoot sporting; the good news is that the action will accept a Parcours or Super Sport barrel set, so a Trap Special bought at the right price can grow with you.
Browse: Krieghoff K-80 · Beretta DT11 · Perazzi MX2000 · Perazzi MX12 · Miroku MK38
K-20: the small-bore Krieghoff
The K-20 is built on a genuinely scaled-down action rather than a 12-bore frame with 20-bore barrels, so it is lighter and slimmer in the hand. The barrel system is its strongest selling point: 20, 28 and .410 barrels all fit the same action, which makes it a natural choice for skeet shooters who compete across the small gauges, and for sporting shooters who want one gun for 20-bore sporting and the occasional day on the 28.
In the UK, the K-20 is rarer than the K-80 and holds its value accordingly. It is worth checking whether a used K-20 comes with more than one barrel set, because spare small-gauge barrels bought separately are a significant expense and a two- or three-gauge set can change the value of a listing considerably. As with the K-80, the trigger group is removable, and the same specialist servicing network applies.
Browse: Krieghoff K-20 · All Krieghoff shotguns · Beretta 686 · Perazzi MX20 · Caesar Guerini shotguns
Buying a used Krieghoff in the UK: what to check
A Krieghoff is a serious purchase, and the used market rewards buyers who know what to look for. Start with the action: the top-latch should close with a positive, solid feel and the lever should sit central or slightly right of centre. Krieghoff actions are designed to be re-tightened by fitting new locking components, so a lever that has drifted well to the left is a sign of wear but not a fatal one; it does, however, need to be priced in.
Look at the barrels for the usual things: dents, rivelling, and bore condition, but also check that the barrel serial matches the action and ask whether the chokes are original Krieghoff or aftermarket. Removable trigger groups should drop out cleanly; check for rust or corrosion on the group and in the action recess, which is where moisture collects if a gun has been stored wet. Stock condition matters less than on a lower-value gun because a K-80 will almost always be restocked or adjusted to fit the new owner, but original Krieghoff stocks with adjustable combs are worth more than plain ones.
Finally, ask about service history. Krieghoffs are supported in the UK by a small number of specialists, and a gun with a recent, documented service from one of them is worth paying a little more for. The action is designed to last a lifetime, and a well-kept example bought used at the right price will very likely be worth what you paid for it in a decade’s time. Explore the Krieghoff listings on Rightgun.uk to compare Parcours, Super Sport, Trap Special and K-20 configurations from UK dealers and private sellers.
Browse: Krieghoff K-80 · Krieghoff K-20 · All Krieghoff shotguns · Gun parts and accessories · Safes and cabinets
Frequently asked questions
Is a Krieghoff K-80 worth the money? For a shooter who competes regularly, yes. The K-80’s modular barrel system means one action can serve trap, skeet and sporting over a lifetime, and the used market for them in the UK is deep enough that a well-kept example holds its value unusually well. For an occasional clay shooter, a Beretta or Miroku will do the same job for a fraction of the cost.
What is the difference between the K-80 Parcours and Super Sport? The Parcours has lighter barrels with a low, tapered flat rib and is designed specifically for sporting. The Super Sport has heavier barrels and an adjustable rib, making it a more deliberate-swinging gun that can be set up for sporting or trap. Sporting shooters moving from Italian guns usually prefer the Parcours; shooters who mix disciplines often choose the Super Sport.
Can you use K-80 barrels on a K-20? No. The K-20 is a genuinely scaled-down action, so K-80 12-bore barrels will not fit. Within each model, however, barrels are interchangeable: any K-80 barrel set fits any K-80 action, and 20, 28, and .410 barrels all fit the K-20.
How much does a used Krieghoff K-80 cost in the UK? Prices vary widely with configuration, age, barrel sets, and condition, and the gap between an older Super Sport and a recent Parcours X with two barrel sets is large. Rather than rely on a headline figure, compare current asking prices on the Rightgun.uk listings, where private sellers and dealers list Krieghoffs with full descriptions.
Find your Krieghoff on Rightgun.uk
Whether you are after a Parcours for English Sporting, a Super Sport that will cover every discipline, a Trap Special for DTL or a multi-gauge K-20, Rightgun.uk brings Krieghoff listings from UK dealers and private sellers into one place. Browse the Krieghoff K-80 and Krieghoff K-20 listings, compare configurations and asking prices, and if you have a Krieghoff to move on, listing it on a dedicated UK shooting marketplace puts it in front of the buyers who are actively searching for one.
Further reading: Beretta DT11 vs Perazzi MX8, Perazzi shotguns UK range guide, Trap vs skeet vs sporting clays, Best trap shotguns in the UK by budget and Shotgun fit explained.
