Price check used Heym

[rookhawk]

What's a used heym with worn bluing on the barrels worth these days?

450, 470 or 500 NE
Ejector
Pin less sidelock
Moderate portrait engraving
NOT a jumbo model
Claw mounts with premium scope
NOT with the extractor selection switch

Trying to assess fair market value as I contemplate a purchase. Price books are all over the place. This one is in roughly 90% condition. (A $1000 would restore it back to near mint as its been carried on a hunt or two)

Thanks!

 

[CAustin]

@rookhawk Did anyone PM you on this? Surprised that there were no comments. I should think some member here on AH would know about this. Would be interested in learning myself.

 

[rookhawk]

No @CAustin it was a black hole. Would love to hear a reply.

 

[CAustin]

Maybe PM @bassasdaindia
Bet he would give you some starting points.

 

[bassasdaindia]

I am always confused how the price of doubles here in SA is so much cheaper than in the USA , our bolt actions are so much more expensive yet our doubles are a lot cheaper .

A brand new Heym .470 NE retails here for just over $10 000 at today's rate of R13.50

 

[PeteG]

I am always confused how the price of doubles here in SA is so much cheaper than in the USA , our bolt actions are so much more expensive yet our doubles are a lot cheaper .

A brand new Heym .470 NE retails here for just over $10 000 at today's rate of R13.50

Likewise in Zambia, doubles are not far off international prices, on the other hand a basic CZ will set you back 2x the price of one overseas...
so difficult for a comparison.

 

[PeteG]

I am always confused how the price of doubles here in SA is so much cheaper than in the USA , our bolt actions are so much more expensive yet our doubles are a lot cheaper .

A brand new Heym .470 NE retails here for just over $10 000 at today's rate of R13.50

Likewise in Zambia, doubles are not far off international prices, on the other hand a basic CZ will set you back 2x the price of one overseas...
so difficult for a comparison.

 

[PeteG]

I am always confused how the price of doubles here in SA is so much cheaper than in the USA , our bolt actions are so much more expensive yet our doubles are a lot cheaper .

A brand new Heym .470 NE retails here for just over $10 000 at today's rate of R13.50

Likewise in Zambia, doubles are not far off international prices, on the other hand a basic CZ will set you back 2x the price of one overseas...
so difficult for a comparison.

 

[enysse]

It is kind of funny, how much bolt actions are over there?

 

[Heym 88]

Before I bought my new Heym88 in 450/400 I saw used 470's in the 14,000 range like new condition with bluing wear. Hope this helps.

 

[CAustin]

Rookhawk how much was the seller asking for the rifle?

 

[norfolk shooter]

I could help but my knowledge is based on the UK market so would be as much use as a chocolate teapot in the tropics.

 

[PaulT]

If I read the o.p correctly it describes a pinless side-lock which is quite an up-grade (in $ values) from both the P.H and 88b models.

If that is correct I saw one on G.I only a week or so ago for $26k.
It was in near new condition having been fired but a few times.
Engraving was limited to light border relief, tasteful yet minimal.