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Sat, Jan 26, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1172

Engraved Heym Over-Under Double Rifle

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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32 in. barrel, S/N 6130, visible serial numbers match, beaded ivory front and rear sights, left side of chamber marked "FR. WILH. HEYM/SUHL", left side of barrel is marked "(bullet symbol)KRUPP-LAUFSTAHL(bullet symbol) GP", frame is marked with an "(eagle), crown over U" and "Germany, 6130 AH", bottom of barrel has proof marks, fine floral and scroll engraving on frame, walnut checkered pistol grip stock, solid rubber recoil pad marked "Hawkins Pat'd", single trigger with a barrel selector, probably brought back from Europe in the 1940s

Note:

?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

bore diameters are approximately 16.5 mm and 17.3 mm, original blue finish, a few small surface scratches, pitting and rust to barrel interior, especially at breech, a couple of tiny spots of rust to barrel exterior, light rust and corrosion to breech interior and barrel, dull wood finish to butt, rubber recoil pad has hardened, is discolored and chipped, firing mechanism appears to be mechanically sound

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