Heym Double Rifles

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The 88-B Jumbo is HEYM's largest framed double rifle sutied for the largest of stopping calibers (470 N.E., 500 N.E., 577 N.E. & 600 N.E.)

The frame's profile is more reminiscent of English styling with moustache shaped frame bolsters and full-sidelock.

To an engraver, the large pinless (no visible pins) sidelocks are the ultimate canvas. Engraving on the 88-B SAFARI is done entirely by hand, and the standard pattern of light scroll on the coin-finished receiver is well executed and commensurate with the design of the gun.

Each 88-B SAFARI is individually crafted by hand, and a host of options are available for making an 88-B SAFARI uniquely yours. Custom engraving, extended top tang and trigger guard, grip-caps, claw scope mounts, and choice of sights are just a few of the many variables you can define when ordering your 88-B SAFARI.
Available Calibers
| 470 N.E. | 500 N.E. | 577 N.E. | 600 N.E. |

Features:
> 24" Krupp Steel, Hammer-Forged Barrels
> Triple lock-up, with double lugs and greener cross-bolt
> Articulated (hinged) Front Trigger
> Cocking Indicators
> Ejectors: Standard
> Ejector / Extractor switch: Optional
> Stocked to customer's dimensions
> Select European walnut (Upgrades Available)
> Bolstered Frame
> Weight @10 lbs (varies with caliber)


Copyright @ 2006 | Double Gun Imports | Dallas, TX
phone. 214.606.2566 | email: info@heymusa.com



This pic did not copy quite right, damn these are nice looking rifles, especially considering these are only an "entry level" double!!

There are several other models available but the heavy rifle appeals to me. I'd love one of these in a .470, .500 or .577 N.E.
 
There is a rumour that Heyn is considering chambering the 450/400 3". It's a great calibre, equivalent to the 404 Jeffery. If you want to save some cash, check out the Merkels and they have a good reputation as well.

One thing to consider is buying a used double made before WWII, just make sure it is on face and have it sent to a 3rd party for inspection before the transaction is complete. Check out www.nitroexpress.com and click on the double forum.

Good luck and be careful. Double rifles are highly addictive I hear.
 
SuperCub said:
I always thought a 45/70 or 303British (.308cal) would be cool for the NA market.





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The Remington Spartan was supposed to come out in 45-70 and 30-06 but I do not know if the deal with Baikal fell through or what happened. Has anyone seen one yet?
 
The Heym model 88b Safari in 470 Nitro Express is priced at US$ 16,800. The Chapuis Brousse in the same calibre retails for US$ 11,700. The ~$5,000 difference will pay for part of your African adventure.

Sharptail
 
"Photos and description of the HEYM “PH” can be seen from the link below.
http://www.heymusa.com/88_B_PH.htm
(Additional photos available by request)

“PH” Introductory Price = $13,000 (for email subscribers)
“PH” New Price effective August 1 = @ $14,250.00"


This is from the e-mail that I received. I'm going to guess the 88-B "Jumbo" heavy rifle is probably around $17K...
 
Demonical said:
"Photos and description of the HEYM “PH” can be seen from the link below.
http://www.heymusa.com/88_B_PH.htm
(Additional photos available by request)

“PH” Introductory Price = $13,000 (for email subscribers)
“PH” New Price effective August 1 = @ $14,250.00"


This is from the e-mail that I received. I'm going to guess the 88-B "Jumbo" heavy rifle is probably around $17K...
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If you were to drop that kind on money on a production gun, I would look at a Searcy (around $12,000 US IIRC) that would be custom made to fit you. The down side is that the waiting list is well over a year. You can usually find a rifle that was bought for an African Safari and now that it is over, the gun is being flipped. For an investment standpoint, I would go used, and find something made between the wars. There are a few pitfalls to look out for and that is why the gun should be sent for inspection by a third party. British doubles command a higher premium than Continental ones, and if you are serious about getting one, I would go to the Vegas gun show in February. Take a minimum of $8000 US and more if you can afford it. There are doubles that cost less but there is a reason for this. The difference between a $6000 double and an $8000 double is incredible, and the larger calibres sell for more than the smaller ones. I went looking for a 9.3x74 built on a Clamshell (German) but did not come across any, though they are a little harder to find. It was worth the trip anyway.
 
If you're hunting in Africa double rifles are a great thing.
But for pure practicality a think a drilling would be much better.
Kreighoff make them in 12g/12g/7x65R and you can get Barrel Inserts in any rifle cartridge from .22 Hornet up to 9.3x74R.
Mind you at about $9000 new you pay for what you get.
 
well its big difference in money but also in quallity of gun too, heym is way better rifle than chapuis, i have merkel double rifle,trust me once u start hunt with double rifle u will never want hunt with anything else
 
The prices quoted here are a little low, I know I paid quite abit more for my heym PH than 13,000- it was closer to $16K. that was 2 years ago, Final price will depend on exchange rate with euro @ time of order. At the time a 88B was $19,000 and Jumbo's started @ $26,000 (and climbed very rapidly depending on options.


If you order a heym they are custom made to your dimensions. As well as a list of hundreds of other things you can spec., Sights, extractors, quarter ribs, the options are really almost limitless. You can also supply your own blanks for them to make the stocks from if you like.

Londero is indeed the canadian importer of all heym products. It doesn't matter who you buy it from Londero will be bringing it in from germany.

I looked @ searcy's along with the heym's and in a direct comparison the searcy was @ the time about $4k less but IMHO the Heym warranted the extra $$ in fit and finish.

I would also agree that a .470 isn't real practical for north american hunting. I took mine moose hunting this year but I have a self imposed limit of about 50 yrds with the express sights and bullwinkle didn't show that close. In reality and most PH"S I have talked to agree the average african hunter is much better served by a modern scoped bolt rifle

What doubles are designed for and where they shine is @ 20 feet in the thick stuff with something big and hairy, all teeth claws incoming. Point and shoot , just like a shotgun. Thats why proper fit is so important (as well as recoil management)

For shooting smaller game @ normal 100 yrd distances there are definately much better tools out there.

For a starter double that is much more useful in north america (read shootable) most would recommend a 9.3x74 in a chapuis, or merkel, Siace is making some pretty interesting looking 9.3's in the sub $10K market that I would look very hard at if I was thinking of getting into the double game, Tradex has a few listed on their website.

The real deal old british H&H's ,rigby's, A&N's etc... are currently enjoying a huge upswing in popularity brought on mostly by the baby boomers retiring and having time and money to pursue such things as african hunting and fine double rifles. This has lead to astonishing price increases for these guns in the last decade or so. IMHO this is probably somewhat of a bubble that will level out over time but who knows? For the time being I can say that most would get MUCH better value for their dollars with a modern continental than trying to find a shootable classic british. $8000 wouldn't even buy an unshootable double @ any of the shows I have been to. In my opinion and I looked damn hard to find a shootable classic britsh double is going to be well north of $30,000 right now and that wouldn't be for a good name maker, most likely one of the smaller gunmakers of the time, that never developed name recognition.

Pre- turn of the century Hammer guns in black powder calibers from the better names sell for more than $8000 , let alone a hammerless nitro express
If it is a good name that is probably a pretty cheap price.
 
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