Annual was just done.

 

There are at least 4 different generations of hammers, no telling what a 1984 gun would have.

There are at least 4 different forend irons: Original non adjustable, adjustable via insert replacement, adjustable via screw, two piece adjustable via screw. Non-adjustable can be upgraded to insert adjustable.

There are 2 different sear spring setups.

There are 2 different ejector designs.

There are 2 different barrel selector spring setups.

There are 2 different trigger blade setups.

That's all I can think off of the top of my head. Many of those won't make a difference to a majority of shooters, but if it does for you, the cost to upgrade is typically $$$ or not possible.

 

Thanks please look at my next message

 

Are all parts still available?
How bad does an older gun affect value?
Does it affect function? I only shoot 5-6 k a year

 

No issues with parts (can be upgraded to current internal parts).

If you’re concerned you could have KI evaluate it for you. If KI did the annual, it’s probably in good shape. Additionally, you could ask KI for a service history although it would only be service performed by them. As an aside, I don’t believe they started the nitride hardening finish until 2000.

A gun that’s been shot for 35years is going to affect the value.

Does not affect function.

 

For those in the know, the older the gun the lower it's value will be, primarily because of the parts and design upgrades the gun has seen for the past 45 years.

Parts are all available. Hammers are warrantied, and would be upgraded in the process if you have older design ones.

Function won't be impacted, but the improvements to the sear springs, selector spring, and ejectors all improved reliability, and the forend upgrades improved serviceability.

 

Parcour Special is a great pattern. I own about that age and it is flawless in operation as my 3 yr old Parcour X

 

Can a k 80 from 84 be completely upgraded?
How much difference is the finish on the receiver?

 

Most (although not all) of the trigger guts could be, although the cost would be punitive and it would likely be unnecessary, the forend iron can only go to replaceable insert as I mentioned earlier.

 

What in your opinion would a 1984 parcour special in a flat rib sporting be worth? Has gold target top latch and a gold duck on trigger guard and gold trigger

 

You'll have to make sure it's a Parcours Special and not an original Parcours. Friend has an early 80s original Parcours, dunno when the Special came out. Pics would help. Value would be heavily dependent on barrel length, and to a lesser extent dependent on wood quality, a lot of their wood from the 80s was graded way above what it'd be considered to be today.

You'd also have to determine originality. Since you said it's a "sporting", it may have been reconfigured at some point since Sporting Clays didn't exist in 1984.

 

This is the gun in question. 13301 says numbers match barrel. 32 in shorter.
Whats the value?

 

Found the ad. It is a Parcours Special. Trigger guard not original, and top latch isn't either, likely little impact on value + or -. Barrel is 12-8 rib, if it is a 32" I'm still dubious of it being original (could have been reserial numbered to match), but it's kinda inconsequential either way. @ $10k price is good, shows sale pending though.

 

Yeah i am the 1 who bought it. Just hoping I got a decent deal. I am not sure how I ended up with 2 accounts I will try and get ahold of a admin to see if I can get it straightened out

 

KI Ottsville PA can provide info as to origional
Gun configuration

 

KI Ottsville PA can provide info as to origional
Gun configuration

I called them and it is old enough the only info they had was a annual in 2020. Gun as not been shot since the service.

 

You bought a hell of a gun. In my opinion, the older guns had better engraving compared to the offerings of today. Obviously, not taking into account the really higher grade guns. Shoot and enjoy the hell out of your new toy. By the way, the seller is a stand up dude. Good shooting, Rey

 

So I finally received the new to me k 80. Everything is in better than expected condition except putting the barrel on the receiver it is real tight getting in the action. I can get it in but man I have never had one this tight. Is there something that can be done?

 

Just be sure you use grease as per Krieghoff instructions. I use either Krieghoff's grease or CMD. It will eventually loosen up some.

 

Nice gun. Congrats. +1 on CMD. Though the color is black it is really good stuff. My Kolar has 0 visible wear or galling.

 

Nice gun, enjoy.

 

You made the right choice the older ones are better

 

How so? I also have a standard grade made in 2019.

 

Krieghoff K-80 Parcours-X Intro at Sporting Clays Nationals

by Will P



Published: October 23rd, 2020

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/10/23/krieghoff-k-80-parcours-x/

What did I miss?

 

Krieghoff K-80 Parcours-X Intro at Sporting Clays Nationals

by Will P



Published: October 23rd, 2020

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/10/23/krieghoff-k-80-parcours-x/

What did I miss?

You're comparing a model with an engraving option. Parcour Special was an engraving option available on all K-80's back then. I don't know the exact years it was available but I do know I almost bought a used one in 2000.

 

According to Krieghoff's website it is still available. The one the OP just got was upgraded with a gold target top latch, gold trigger and gold duck trigger guard though. I like that it has a dog on both sides also. IIRC there were several different game scenes available for the sides.

 

So today you can buy a Parcours with Parcours engraving, making it a Parcours squared.

 

Maybe a complete description, "Parcours engraving", "Parcours model", "Parcours X model"