KRIEGHOFF Classic Big Five

Seller Description For This Firearm

A Krieghoff Classic “Big Five” chambered with a .470 Nitro Express barrel set and an additional 9.3×74R barrel set is one of the most versatile modern double-rifle combinations available. It combines a true dangerous-game rifle with a highly practical medium-bore hunting rifle in the same action.

The Classic Big Five is a side-by-side double rifle built specifically for African dangerous game. It uses Krieghoff's distinctive manual cocking system rather than a conventional safety, allowing the rifle to be carried loaded but uncocked until the moment of the shot. The design was developed with input from professional hunters and safari guides.

Key features include:

Side-by-side barrels regulated at the factory
Double triggers
Reinforced steel action
Express sights with folding leaves
Manual tang-mounted cocking slide
Straight-comb "Big Five" stock with recoil pad
Weight roughly 9.5–10.5 lb (4.2–4.8 kg), depending on caliber and configuration
.470 Nitro Express Configuration

The .470 NE is the classic African stopping-rifle chambering.

Typical characteristics:

500-grain bullet
Approximately 2,100–2,150 fps
Around 5,000 ft-lb of energy
Intended for buffalo, elephant, hippo, and other dangerous game

In the Big Five configuration, the Krieghoff's weight helps moderate the substantial recoil, while the second instantly available shot is the chief advantage over a bolt-action rifle. The .470 NE remains one of the most respected dangerous-game cartridges ever developed.

9.3×74R Barrel Set

The interchangeable 9.3×74R barrels transform the rifle into a lighter-recoiling hunting arm suitable for:

Wild boar
Elk/moose
Red deer
Bear
Plains game
General European hunting

The 9.3×74R is often considered the classic European double-rifle cartridge. Users frequently report excellent regulation and practical accuracy to around 150 meters, making it far more versatile than the heavy Nitro Express chamberings.

The rifle comes in a custom case with a leather bag for the additional barrel. A Trijicon RMR sits atop the 9.3 barrel. This rifle took a Cape Buffalo and a Hippo in Africa.

UPC	ECOM00585683
Action	SIDE BY SIDE
Barrel Length	24" BARREL
Caliber	.470 NITRO EXPRESS
Capacity	2 ROUNDS
Finish	BLACK