The Sceptre range was built precisely for shooters looking for a lightweight, reasonable handling gun but at a lower price point than say the silver pigeon or the 525.
The reason this gun is exceptionally lightweight is due to the alloy that forms the action, which is certainly appealing for those looking for something a little less on the heavy side.
Although the KOFS may not be everybody’s first choice, it appears to be suitable for some.
Specifications
| Make | KOFS |
| Model | Sceptre |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Barrel | 30″” |
| Stock | 14″ 1/2 |
| Choke | Multi & Multi |
| Condition | New |
Dealer Feedback
Wadswick Gunroom
Paul – Gunroom Manager at Wadswick Gunroom
The KOFS Sceptre is more than the sum of its parts. The variations in the range will ensure that everyone can get a well-fitted gun with all the options that shooters today are looking for.
Of course, it comes with a Turkish walnut stock, options for a left or right-handed model, as well as the option to purchase for a lady or youths. Generally, these are well figured well beyond expectations at this price point. All come with a well-fitted rubber recoil pad, and the chequering is well done on both the stock and forend. The silver alloy action saves weight and works well for ladies and youths looking for a new gun. With this weight saving felt recoil may be slightly more than other alternatives however, this can be managed with cartridges. The action is engraved all over with scroll and leaf engraving pattern that adds an air of sophistication to the look of the gun. It has a single selective trigger, barrel selection is via the safety catch. The barrels are nicely blued and come in gauges from .410 through to 12 gauge. The 20 and 12s are HP Steel proofed and all variants are ejectors. The barrels have both a ventilated mid and top rib with single bead sight. Whatever gauge you choose all are multi-choked and come with 5 chokes.
For us and our customers, the KOFS Sceptre range is a brilliant fit. In our opinion, they excel in the smaller calibres, fantastic that youngsters can start with a shorter stock and then purchase a full-size stock for less than £100. This extends the useful lifetime of the gun for someone who is growing. Also, with the alloy action there is not much weight difference between a .410 and 28g so probably makes the 28g a better option for a youngster starting out. Reliability has been excellent, and most are kept as second guns. There is something for everyone at a price that is great value for money.
Gunsmith Feedback
Tom Hickman – Gunsmith at J. Roberts & Son Gunsmiths
What are the three main things that tend to go wrong with these guns? And why?
The first thing tends to be the stock finish flaking or fading very quickly, the trigger has a screw which can work free and stop the gun from functioning or even makes the trigger pulls hard. The stock has often got a wood-to-metal fit left high on the head, which I’ve had to remove as it can cut or pinch the thumb on opening the top lever.
What should a buyer look for when looking at this gun?
The lightweight actions often age quite quickly, check that it’s not got lots of dents as they’re soft, stock finish that’s no flaking off or rubbed off.
What is your overall opinion on the design and mechanisms that make this gun?
I think they’re ok, although, they lack a finishing touch so often have odd faults just from metal burrs or wood bearings, and the metal internals are soft and sometimes don’t hold a trigger pull well.
What advice would you give to buyers looking to buy this gun?
A second-hand, better-quality gun over a new lower priced gun is often the better option, but these do have their place, their small-bore guns are very good for young and starter shots. They’re a staple for shooting schools and do tend to take the relentless use, but not without their issues.
Do you think this gun is fairly priced for what it offers you as a shooter?
This gun is cheap but looks ok, works well, and will last some time, I don’t think it’s as refined as it could be but that’s what you get for the lower price ranges. if it makes shooting a nicer-looking gun more available to more people, I’m all for it.
Shooter Feedback
What made you purchase this gun? Or shoot this gun if not owned?
I purchased this shotgun after trying out a friend of mine’s gun, after shooting it and then looking at the price it was a no-brainer buy, for me, it is the perfect small gauge gun.
What would you have liked to have known before purchasing this gun?
When I first looked at the gun I was blown away by the quality of the wood, it felt like a grade 3/4 piece of wood on a sub £600 gun. I also felt the gun looked very modern and very me, with the matt barrels and scrollwork. the gun feels quite solid, not as solid as say a Browning or Beretta but overall feels nice and well-made.
What did you like about the overall design, feel, and build of the gun?
The gun shoots exceptionally well, it shoots no different from other small gauge guns with the exception of the trigger pulls. the trigger pulls are what you would expect from a gun at this price point, quite long and spongey.
What would you recommend people keep on top of maintenance with this gun in particular?
As for maintenance, all I do is clean the action and barrels after every use like my other guns. Personally, I think that the KOFS Spectre is a well-made good beginner to intermediate gun with nice wood and a nice design.
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