*HEYM MODEL 55 B/ SS SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SETS OF RIFLE / SHOTGUN AND SHOTGUN BARRELS WITH CASE.

*HEYM MODEL 55 B/ SS SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SETS OF RIFLE / SHOTGUN AND SHOTGUN BARRELS WITH CASE. SN 56232. Cal. Multiple. Set number three in first series made as fund raiser for Safari Club International in the late 1970’s, combining high quality and reliability with a variety of bbls and scopes to suit the needs of the one gun world-wide hunter. Bbl set no. 1) Cal. .375 H & H over .375 H & H, 25″ bbls have full length matted rib, swamped in center, forming quarter rib with four leaf express sight and claw mounts, and ramp front with silver bead. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Fitted with B Nickel 1 – 4 X scope with three post and crosshair duplex reticle, is in soldered on claw mounts. Bbl set no. 2) Cal. 20 Ga (3″ chambers) over .270 Winchester, 25″ bbls, fitted with full length solid matted rib with pivoting triangular double U-notch, and claw scope bases. Bore diameter: top -.623, Bore restrictions: top -.024. Wall thickness: top -.040. Drop at heel: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. Fitted with B Nickel 1.5 – 6 X scope with heavy three post and crosshair duplex reticle, in claw rings, rear has windage adjustment. Bbl set no. 3): Cal. 20 Ga over 20 Ga, 3″ chambers, 28″ bbls with full length ventilated rib. Bore diameter: top -.623, bottom -.624. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.011. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.041. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.3 oz. All barrels are inlaid in gold on top ribs “SCI No. 03” and stamped “Friedrich Wilh. Heym”. Each bbl set is fitted with its own ejector one piece forend, and stamped ” Krupps Special Laufstahl” and “Made in Germany”. Bottom bbls are stamped with SNs, bbl numbers, and proofs. Gold wire outlined, scroll engraving is at breech. Coin finished pinless detachable sidelock over-under action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), protruding pin cocking indicators, double Kirston lock, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front trigger set). Fences and bolsters are engraved with relief acanthus. Action and lockplates have nearly full coverage of nicely cut open shaded scroll engraving; framing semi relief scenes of grizzly bear strolling through woodlands on left lockplate, and pair of pheasants flushing from meadow on right. “Fr. Wilh. Heym” is in scroll terminated arched riband on bottom of action. Nicely figured, and slightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Old English” pad, and features 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, engraved steel grip cap with Heym logo at center, and very nicely rendered scrimshawed ivory inlay of SCI logo on left side of stock. Matching forends have Deeley releases, and are numbered on irons, for each bbl set. Brown leather case with brass plated corners is lined with dark green cloth, with space for action, all three bbls, and both scopes, and contains an oil bottle, Heym certificates for each bbl set, and targets for rifles. PROVENANCE: Private Coll. of a Gentleman. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Coin finish is slightly browned on action. Case is excellent. 4-41908 MGM139 (25,000-35,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1119	$23,575.00	HEYM MODEL 55 B/ SS SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL OVER-UNDER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SETS OF RIFLE / SHOTGUN AND SHOTGUN BARRELS WITH CASE. SN 56232. Cal. Multiple. Set number three in first series made as fund raiser for Safari Club International in the late 1970’s, combining high quality and reliability with a variety of bbls and scopes to suit the needs of the one gun world-wide hunter. Bbl set no. 1) Cal. .375 H & H over .375 H & H, 25″ bbls have full length matted rib, swamped in center, forming quarter rib with four leaf express sight and claw mounts, and ramp front with silver bead. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-3/8″. Fitted with B Nickel 1 – 4 X scope with three post and crosshair duplex reticle, is in soldered on claw mounts. Bbl set no. 2) Cal. 20 Ga (3″ chambers) over .270 Winchester, 25″ bbls, fitted with full length solid matted rib with pivoting triangular double U-notch, and claw scope bases. Bore diameter: top -.623, Bore restrictions: top -.024. Wall thickness: top -.040. Drop at heel: approx 1-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. Fitted with B Nickel 1.5 – 6 X scope with heavy three post and crosshair duplex reticle, in claw rings, rear has windage adjustment. Bbl set no. 3): Cal. 20 Ga over 20 Ga, 3″ chambers, 28″ bbls with full length ventilated rib. Bore diameter: top -.623, bottom -.624. Bore restrictions: top -.028, bottom -.011. Wall thickness: top -.038, bottom -.041. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9.3 oz. All barrels are inlaid in gold on top ribs “SCI No. 03” and stamped “Friedrich Wilh. Heym”. Each bbl set is fitted with its own ejector one piece forend, and stamped ” Krupps Special Laufstahl” and “Made in Germany”. Bottom bbls are stamped with SNs, bbl numbers, and proofs. Gold wire outlined, scroll engraving is at breech. Coin finished pinless detachable sidelock over-under action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved), protruding pin cocking indicators, double Kirston lock, reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front trigger set). Fences and bolsters are engraved with relief acanthus. Action and lockplates have nearly full coverage of nicely cut open shaded scroll engraving; framing semi relief scenes of grizzly bear strolling through woodlands on left lockplate, and pair of pheasants flushing from meadow on right. “Fr. Wilh. Heym” is in scroll terminated arched riband on bottom of action. Nicely figured, and slightly streaked European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Old English” pad, and features 28 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, engraved steel grip cap with Heym logo at center, and very nicely rendered scrimshawed ivory inlay of SCI logo on left side of stock. Matching forends have Deeley releases, and are numbered on irons, for each bbl set. Brown leather case with brass plated corners is lined with dark green cloth, with space for action, all three bbls, and both scopes, and contains an oil bottle, Heym certificates for each bbl set, and targets for rifles. PROVENANCE: Private Coll. of a Gentleman. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. Coin finish is slightly browned on action. Case is excellent. 4-41908 MGM139 (25,000-35,000) 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.

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