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LOT 1423
Excellent Factory Engraved Krieghoff Classic Double Rifle in 450/400 Nitro Express 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 single standing express rear sight on the rear quarter rib which shows provisions to
mounting a red dot, 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 bolstered boxlock twin hammer action which
displays arabesque scroll engraving on all sides with “KRIEGHOFF/CLASSIC/GERMANY” marked on the underside. The rifle
features dual triggers with articulated front, hidden third fastener, and Krieghoff’s combi-cocking piece on the tang. The rifle is mounted with nicely
contrasting and multi-point checkered semi-beavertail Schnabel tip forend and a full 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
LOT 1422
Factory Engraved F.W. Heym Model 88B Hand Detachable Pinless
Side Lock Double Rifle with Scope - Serial no. 81742, 375 H&H magnum
cal., 25 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blue Krupp steel dovetail lump
barrels with ramped beaded blade front (ramp has
provisions for a hood) and four leaf (one standing,
three folding) express notch rear sights, double claw
scope bases at the breech end of the matte rib marked
“FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM” with a Karl Kahless Helia-S
1.1-4.5x20 scope, light engraving at the breech, and small gold inlaid bands around the breech end of each
barrel. bolstered, coin finished pinless side lock action with Greener crossbolt third fastener, hand detachable
locks, “FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM” maker’s marks on either side, dual triggers (front is set trigger), and manual
sliding tang safety. The action and locks are engraved with flourishes of fine scroll engraving. Checkered walnut
beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, raised cheekpiece, and rubber recoil pad. Stock
measurements are: drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus original blue finish on the barrels, some visible thinning to a gray patina with small dings near the muzzle, and scattered small handling marks.
The locks and action have some lightly visible discoloration with crisp engraving, and light wear on the trigger faces. The wood is very good with scattered small dings, crisp checkering, and a few
visible larger dents. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.
Estimate: 10,000 - 18,000