Product Details
FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM
A LITTLE USED .500NE 'MOD. 88B' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 82076, with extra 12-bore shot barrels,
23 7/8in. .500 nitro express barrels, numbered 82076/1 with matt sight rib signed 'FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM', with open sights and three folding leaf sights marked 50, 100 and 150, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'KRUPP-SPECIAL LAUFSTAHL' and 'MADE IN W. GERMANY', gold line detailing at the breech ends, numbered individual beavertail fore-end;
28 1/4in. nitro 12-bore shot barrels, numbered 82076/2 with raised matt rib signed 'FRIEDRICH WILH. HEYM', the tubes engraved 'KRUPP-SPECIAL LAUFSTAHL' and 'MADE IN W. GERMANY', gold-line detailing at the breech ends, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, numbered individual beavertail fore-end, ejectors tripping on shot barrels on opening;
treble-grip action with side-bolsters, gold pin cocking-indicators, manual safety, articulated front trigger, partially engraved with acanthus scrollwork and bordering, bright and blued finish, 15in. figured pistolgrip stock with palm swell, cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 10lb. 2oz. (rifle barrels) and 7lb. 15oz. (shot barrels)
Exhibited: Manuel Lopo de Carvalho Collection
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Estimate £3,500-4,500
S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act