This very fine Heym rifle/shotgun combo is from the collection of the late Jim Wilkinson of Prescott, Arizona. Wilkinson grew up spending his summers working the family Granite Dells Ranch in Arizona and returning to his native Illinois for school in the fall. Wilkinson attended the University of Illinois and began his career in his families Central Illinois lumberyards. In 1946 he permanently moved to Arizona to work his own ranch in Granite Dells, and establish the Rifle Ranch, a gun store specializing in custom rifles, handloading, and shooting supplies. Wilkinson was an avid hunter with expeditions to Canada, and Alaska as well as more exciting destinations such as Africa, Afghanistan, India, and Nepal, all in the pursuit of mountain sheep. Wilkinson would become the 10th person in the world to achieve the "Super Slam" which is a collection of 16 different types of wild sheep found on four separate continents. Wilkinson passed away in 2001. Blue Krupp steel barrels with blade front and fixed notch rear sights, matte rib inscribed "HEYM MUENNERSTADT", double claw scope bases and Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.5-6x42 scope, and standard German proofs on the block with "577" proof date. Coin gray finished action with Kersten double crossbolt fastener, dual triggers (front is set trigger), and manual sliding tang safety. The action is engraved with borders of light flowing scroll, game scenes on the sides of rabbits on the right and ducks on the left, maker's mark on the under side, and matching engraved blue trigger guard. Attractively figured, skip-line checkered European walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, raised cheekpiece, and serrated plastic buttplate. Includes a matching numbered 28 1/4 inch, vent rib set of over/under shotgun barrels chambered for 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shells with cylinder/full chokes, and matching forearm. Also included is a green leather takedown case with brass fittings. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 9/16 inches; drop at heel 2 7/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Excellent with 98% original blue finish on the barrels and some light forearm marks. The action engraving is crisp. The wood is also excellent with attractive streaked figure, sharp checkering, and just a few very small dings visible. Mechanically excellent. Shotgun barrels are excellent with some light handling marks. Scope is excellent with a small scratch on the tube, and very clear optics. Case is very good with scuffs and scratches on the exterior, and mild patina on the fittings.