Krieghoff Trumpf

Heinrich Krieghoff Waffenfabrik · Shotgun · In Production · 1953

Also known as: Krieghoff Drilling

Overview

The Krieghoff Trumpf is a German drilling, a three-barrel combination break-action long gun pairing two side-by-side smoothbore shotgun barrels (most commonly 12 gauge) over a single rifled barrel in a centerfire rifle cartridge such as 9.3x74mm R. Designed for European driven and stalking hunts where a hunter may face both small game and large boar or deer, it uses a barrel selector to switch between shot and ball, a set trigger for the rifle barrel, and provision for a quick-detach scope.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	3300 g (116.4 oz)
Overall Length	1080 mm (42.52")
Barrel Length	635 mm (25.00")
Action Type	Break Action
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Set Trigger
Magazine Capacity	3 rounds
Effective Range	150 m (164 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Number of Grooves	4
Frame Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Wood
Finish	Blued

Calibers

12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
9.3x74mm R — also known as 9.3x74R

Features

Firing modes: Manual
Feed systems: Break Open Drilling
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector, Cocking Slide
Features: Drilling Three Barrel, Two Shotgun One Rifle Barrel, Side By Side Shotgun Barrels, Rifle Barrel Below, Express Sights, Scope Mount Provision, Set Trigger, Manual Cocking Lever

Production

Production years: 1953-present

Built largely to individual order

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

Rifle-barrel chambering is built to order from a range of European calibers; 9.3x74mm R is a representative classic option. Many Trumpf drillings include a manual cocking lever for the rifle lock.

Background

Krieghoff has built drillings in Suhl and later Ulm since the early 20th century; the Trumpf became one of the marque's signature combination guns for European mixed-game hunters who wanted shot and ball ready in a single break-action.