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1417
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$2,875.00
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*F. E. HEYM SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 504. (1939) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Demi-block bbls with high flat matted ventilated rib is engraved “F. E. Heym, Suhl – Germany, and are stamped with German nitro proofs and proof date of 2/39 on sides under forend pieces. Case hardened nicely filed double Kirston boxlock action is fitted with automatic safety, side plates, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with about 30% coverage of well cut scroll, with rose bouquet highlights on lockplates. Nicely figured and heavily marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/16” over leather faced “Hawkins” red pad. Stock features inset horn diamond shaped drop points, 26 LPI point pattern checkering with double line border, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Small Schnabeled 3-pc ejector forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: top -.727, bottom -.726. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.015. Wall thickness: top -.030, bottom -.026. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-5/16″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90-95% orig blue. Action and lockplates retain 80 – 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on beads and sharp edges. Trigger guard and top lever retain 60 – 70% of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a number of minor knocks and marks, and are a bit dry. Checkering shows slight wear. Small repair about 1/2″ x 1/4″ is on top right horn of buttstock above lockplate. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. 4-42374 MGM127 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 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. |