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Lot 408: Pre-War Engraved F.W. Heym Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2018

Lot 408: Pre-War Engraved F.W. Heym Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Pre-War Engraved F.W. Heym Drilling

Manufacturer: Heym F W
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 16x8x57R
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1758
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 175
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Beaded blade front and absent rear sight, standard German proofs and "338" proof date on the flats, 2 9/16 inch chambers with single large extractor, and full chokes. The receiver is elaborately engraved with European game scenes of European red deer on the right and roe deer on the left. The balance is covered in fine floral and scroll designs. With dual triggers (front is set trigger), Greener style side safety, and tang mounted selector/rear sight actuator. Checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with horn trigger guard, engraved steel grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and solid Noshoc recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .667/.667 inch; minimum wall thickness 028/.028 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 90% plus original blue finish remains on the barrels with some light pitting visible at the muzzle, light spotting, and scattered handling marks. The receiver has an overall gray patina with sharp engraving and some mild spotting. The wood is also fine with crisp checkering, some small dings, and some moisture spots on the buttstock.



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