The Krieghoff Gun of the Year 2018 allows a rare glimpse into the mind of a genius. Known as "Renaissance Man", Leonardo da Vinci has long been hailed as one of the most talented individuals who ever lived. Through a collaboration of Creative Art talent, da Vinci’s masterpieces come to life on the Krieghoff K-80 selected as our gun of the year.
The left side of the receiver presents a study of da Vinci’s mysterious side bordered by two more traditional images. The true subjects of "Lady with Ermine" and "Portrait of a Man" have kept generations guessing for half a millennium. Relative or Secret love? Self-portrait or past Mentor? The answer still eludes us. "The Annunciation" to the left of the centerpiece and “Study of Horses” to the right were common themes of artists during this time period, however incomparably executed by da Vinci.
The receiver’s right side prominently displays da Vinci’s study of human anatomy with the famous "Virtruvian Man". The detailed showing of the geometry of the human body has made da Vinci’s intellect as well as his artistic abilities an eternal source for admiration and praise. This is supported by "Warrior Heads"” and "Anatomical Studies of the Shoulder", which flank the center of attention. Each incredibly realistic detail gives these figures life.
But it is the receiver bottom where the treasure lies. The famous Mona Lisa. There she sits in all her splendor as if da Vinci himself helped guide the engraver’s hand. Recognized toady as the Masterpiece of Renaissance Painting, the Mona Lisa has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world". In this engraving, two delicate beauties demur to the lady who has been the Muse for centuries.
The top latch bears his name and dates of birth and death, while the trigger guard continues to display the Master’s work. Entwined throughout the delicate scroll work lie examples of da Vinci’s scientific mind and inventions, with the "Bombard", a 16 century mortar and an Italian noble knight of the same era.
Nearly 500 Years have passed since da Vinci’s death, yet his work is still visionary and timeless. What inspirations will come to the shooter who holds this K-80 in their hands?
The "da Vinci" Krieghoff K-80 Parcours – a true one of a kind masterpiece.
