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*F. W. HEYM BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 81765. Cal. .458 Win Mag. 25-1/2″ Shoe lump barrels have matted quarter rib fitted with one standing, three folding leaf express sight, marked for 50, 100, and 150 yards. Rib is engraved “Friedrich Wilh. Heym”. Tops of bbls are stamped “Krupp – Special (3 Ring logo) Laufstahl” on left, and “Made in W – Germany” on right. Sourdough bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into base with rounded ramp, matching quarter rib. Bbls have small inlaid gold line around breeches, and onto bolster extension. Bbl flats are stamped “458 Win. Mag.” with proofs and SN. Sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Coin finished action features non-automatic safety (“S” engraved), pin cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bolsters, and double triggers with front trigger hinged. Action is engraved with small sprays of well cut scroll, with punched scroll borders. Bottom of action is engraved “Friedrich Wilh. Heym”. Blued steel trigger guard tang extends to steel grip cap in traditional manner. Very nicely marbled and somewhat flame figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over brown Pachmayr basket weave pad, and features right hand shadow line cheekpiece and 18 LPI point pattern checkering with line border. There is a sling eye on toe line. Matching ejector splinter forend has Deeley release, and sliding button to make ejectors inoperable, if desired. Drop at heel: Approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 11.8 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all their original blue. Action retains nearly all its original coin finish with a few small areas of discoloration on bottom. Original stocks have a few minor marks from handling and use. Action is tight. Bbls are slightly off face, with a glimmer of light showing through right breech face, rear lump bears on circle. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, showing little use. 4-40933 MGM143 (8,000-10,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |