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LOT 3452
Factory Engraved and Gold
Inlaid Heym Double Rifle in .375
H&H Magnum - Serial no. 81573, 375 H&H Magnum cal.,
25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built
with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped blade front sight and fixed rear sight
on the matted solid rib, 1982 dated German proofs, import mark under forend, front
sling swivel, single gold inlaid band around the breeches, and chambers with extractors.
The barrels are fitted to a coin finished bolstered sideplated action which displays attractive light
scroll engraving with “FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM” signatures on either side. The rifle features double triggers, cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety. The rifle is
fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with a horn grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear
sling swivel, and a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 5 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish, 99% original coin finish, some scratching on the barrels ahead of the sling swivel, some dried grease
on the action, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 3451
Factory Engraved Krieghoff Classic Double Rifle with Case - Serial no. 114774, 450/400 N.E. 3” cal., 23 5/8 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/nitride finish, walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight, a fixed
rear sight on the rear quarter rib which shows provisions to mount a scope, front sling stud on the under rib, single band
of engraving at the breech, 2018 dated German proofs, and chambers with
extractors. The barrels are fitted to a nitride finished boxlock action which
displays floral scroll engraving on all sides with “KRIEGHOFF/CLASSIC/
GERMANY” marked on the underside. The rifle features dual triggers with articulated front and Kirghhoff’s
manual cocking piece on the tang. The rifle is mounted with nicely contrasting and multi-point checkered
Schnabel tip forend and a pistol grip stock with shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling stud, and black rubber
recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case. Length of pull 14 7/8 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and nitride finishes with minimal handling
evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000