Heym 88b ph model

[Mtn_Infantry]

Been hearing 24+ Months but it’ll also depend on if it’s plain or if you’re having any engraving/embellishing done

 

[Wildwillalaska]

Chris Sells was quoting 2yrs as of the fall/winter and saying it’s a conservative estimate, meaning they’d hope to beat it.

The dealer I imported two from this spring, when having him spec a new build out for me with extra barrels, he stopped by the factory to check on a few options and reported back the ETA would be close to 2years.

If choosing high relief engraving and gold inlay, it would get pushed out whatever additional time the specific engraver required. If doing border scroll, Grade I, II, and III engraving, it shouldn’t extend build and delivery. It’s the one-off custom, high relief that can add material additional time.

 

[Bushog]

With the perceived demand too bad someone doesn’t stock these rifles. Probably simply seems like high demand here. Easy crowd…

 

[Shaw]

When I called Heym few months ago I was told plain jane double started at $32K with 3 yr wait.

 

[Bushog]

That’s just a mess…. I’ve waited longer but Hell, I’m not a young man….

 

[rookhawk]

What are the wait times if I ordered one tomorrow?

They’ll tell you a year and you’ll have it in three.

 

[rookhawk]

Amazing isn't it. Weren't some declaring the double rifle market as dead just a couple of years ago? Even with ammo hard to source for some calibers, interest appears to be on the rise,

I think honestly that the double rifle market is very soft right now. What has happened is those that appreciate the value of a double rifle now are of an age to execute their vision. Their vision is highly selective: If modern is your desire, the answer is Heym and Rigby. If vintage is your aim, the desire is British Nitro Express rifles.

I am not seeing the same-day sale listings on the economy options. Krieghoffs, Merkels, Sabattis, Chapuis, and Verney-Carrons don’t jump off the shelves unless they are priced unusually low.

I tell everyone that calls me, for 90% of aspirants, the best double rifle you can buy is an AMAZING $10,000 magazine rifle like a Dakota or similar. For those that truly have the desire and use for a double rifle, the choice should be a modern Heym for reliability and monometal ammo tolerance, or a vintage, fussy to feed British double for absolutely the highest quality. Both latter options are $25k and up for good ones.

No matter what, don’t buy a lousy double rifle, they are not a pleasure to own and they are very hard to sell. If you don’t have the need or the budget for a proper double rifle, stick to world class magazine rifles that cost a fraction of the price.

 

[rookhawk]

IMHO @VertigoBE has the most attractive Heym ever made. PM him if you want to try to pry his 7x65r / 375HH two barrel set away from him. I’ve never seen finer. Not sure if its for sale, just pointing to the nicest I’ve ever seen.

 

[deewayne2003]

All three of the Heyms offered by Champlin sold eons ago. I don't know why Champlin does that, but 99% of their ads on Guns International are sold. Same story on his direct website. It's strange.

He does that so people will call in and he can give them the......

"Oh no that rifle has been sold, but I do have a ________ in stock that is an incredible value!"

I've heard that same story from several prospective buyers who were steered towards guns that were purchased from estates for god knows how little.

 

[Bushog]

Rookhawk, I apologize but I don’t know why people would call you. Please elaborate a little? I do have a really nice Dakota Safari in 375 H&H and I’m trying to convince myself I’m covered… Thanks in advance.

 

[Rare Breed]

lol!!!!! @rookhawk is the very best rifle and more evaluator in the world! I have been the beneficiary of his advice as have countless numbers of our forum members! He very selfless helps all of us who seek out his great expertise!!!

 

[Bushog]

Ha! If I don’t ask I don’t know. Thanks for the support.

 

[Russ16]

I think honestly that the double rifle market is very soft right now. What has happened is those that appreciate the value of a double rifle now are of an age to execute their vision. Their vision is highly selective: If modern is your desire, the answer is Heym and Rigby. If vintage is your aim, the desire is British Nitro Express rifles.

I am not seeing the same-day sale listings on the economy options. Krieghoffs, Merkels, Sabattis, Chapuis, and Verney-Carrons don’t jump off the shelves unless they are priced unusually low.

I tell everyone that calls me, for 90% of aspirants, the best double rifle you can buy is an AMAZING $10,000 magazine rifle like a Dakota or similar. For those that truly have the desire and use for a double rifle, the choice should be a modern Heym for reliability and monometal ammo tolerance, or a vintage, fussy to feed British double for absolutely the highest quality. Both latter options are $25k and up for good ones.

No matter what, don’t buy a lousy double rifle, they are not a pleasure to own and they are very hard to sell. If you don’t have the need or the budget for a proper double rifle, stick to world class magazine rifles that cost a fraction of the price.

That’s good advice.

That said I’ve been extremely happy with my Chapuis. It regulates easily and handles great. If I cooks afford to go to Africa every year I could justify and afford and $25-30k double rifle. For my every 2-3 year trips the Chapuis will fill the bill.

Where I’m different is while I would buy a vintage double for as much as I can afford I have no interest in high end bolt rifles. A standard Model 70 meets my accuracy and reliability needs. I don’t really like engraving on bolt guns as prefer straighter grained wood anyway. Even on a double I don’t want fancy wood which is why I like the vintage guns they are mre underrated.

Maybe it is because I’m a die hard wing shooter and double shotgun user. Double guns speak to me. Bolt guns are much more in the tool category for me.