Krieghoff’s 2020 Galapagos Shotgun: If You Have to Ask…
If you have to ask, you can’t afford it. But a guy can dream…
Krieghoff just announced their Gun of the Year 2020: the K-80/S “Galapagos Islands” side-plated shotgun, and it has me in a very 1% kind of mood. This exquisite over/under was designed for people who appreciate the beauty and mystery of the Galapagos Islands, but cannot (yet) afford a Galapagos Island of their own. As exotic as the islands that inspired it, this exquisite K-80 features the vast wildlife which roam the untouched islands of Ecuador.
Krieghoff’s artist, Chantal Schaschl, used the expanded canvas of the K-80/S receiver to take a person of vast wealth on a journey around the Galapagos and encounter its unique inhabitants. Lizards of various sizes still sporting a prehistoric look, thousand-year-old Galapagos Tortoises, and winged creatures from penguins to the majestic Galapagos Hawk come to life in stunning detail.
The base of the receiver shows the beauty of the Galapagos that can only be seen from under the clear water of the Pacific Ocean. Shown is a magnificent Spotted Eagle Ray with its distinct white spots, along with schools of Angel Fish that like to call the islands’ vast variety of coral home. A leatherback turtle can also be seen cruising along the coral. The trigger guard has a mirrored look and feel of an iguana’s back that can be seen and felt in great detail.
Dive into the tropical waters of the Galapagos and see a view similar to that shown on the receiver bottom. Prickly Pear Cacti with their beautiful flowers are just one of the native plants featured on the Krieghoff Gun of the Year 2020.
“Just mentioning the Galapagos Islands usually starts a conversation about seeing them in person. Traveling there is on everyone’s bucket list,” says Alex Diehl, Krieghoff International COO. “That was the inspiration behind the Krieghoff Gun of the Year 2020 – to give the owner the same feeling that comes from visiting this tropical paradise.”
The Krieghoff Gun of the Year 2020 is available exclusively through Pacific Sporting Arms East located in Walled Lake, MI. If you have to ask, you cannot afford it. Don’t feel bad; neither can I. PacificSportingArms.com
Nice commentary on the art work, and the subject matter.
Perhaps a little more about the gun, and its specifications. Also who were the craftsmen, what are the inlay materials, and how many will be produced? (1, a dozen, 100 ?)
I don’t have to ask, but am curious from your “teaser” title, what ball park is the price.
Sad to see a technical writer lean the way of modern jounalists….
Trace,
If they think these islands are on touch they are making a huge mistake. There in better shape now than they were but they’re still very heavily traveled. As are the waters. Gorgeous Firearms!
The islands are amazing to see one in lush green and a neighboring island more desert is amazing. To see similar birds and tortoise on the dissimilar islands and see how the evolved to fit their island is so eye opening. I’m blanking right now. Total number of islands mid teens or low 30’s. Anyway commercial airlines now fly in an out! Private Yacht Cruisers and commercial cruise lines now ply the waters. Greater awareness has helped but brought more people. Most islands are uninhabited but towns do exist. Watch out for the island brewed sugar cane rum. Potent stuff! Bring sun screen. Sun is intense!
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