Heym 88b Safari Double Rifle

Esoteric Junkie · Jan 29, 2025

For Sale
Heym 88b Safari in .458 Winchester Magnum. The rifle is in excellent condition with only a few minor wood scuffs. This is NOT a PH model but a Safari model with gold accents and engraved. This double rifle shoots exceptional and is very well regulated. Ejectors are in time and work perfectly. Barrels are 24-15/16" long and the length of pull to the front trigger is 14-3/4" over a 1" recoil pad. 88b's are no longer in production and a new 89b will run you about $30k base price and are about three years wait time.

$18,000 plus FOB insured shipping to your FFL or you can pick up in GA. I could also make arrangements to meet you in parts of NC, SC, FL, AL or TN depending on the drive distance. PM me with any questions.

EJ

Shako Badhan · Jan 29, 2025

Great double, this won’t last long. Good luck with the sale!

Altitude sickness · Jan 30, 2025

I like the quality joining of the barrels. Many DRs look like a brain damaged research monkey soldered them. On his dirt floor garage.

K-man · Jan 30, 2025

Has this gun been offered for sale on other sites?

Luvthunt · Jan 30, 2025

Altitude sickness said:
I like the quality joining of the barrels. Many DRs look like a brain damaged research monkey soldered them. On his dirt floor garage.
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Mark A Ouellette · Jan 30, 2025

A many of you know I have virtually the same Heym 88B in .458 Winchester that I've shot over 500 times. For each practice shot I've recorded the load, velocity, and impacts at 50 or 100 yards.

I no nothing about this particular rifle or the seller. I have no connection whatsoever.
That stated, if anyone wants to know about owning and shooting a West German made Heym 88B in the might .458 Winchester, feel free to contact me via direct message or phone if you have my number.

FYI; I also own a Krieghoff Classic and Blaser S2, and have owned a Chapuis and two Merkel double rifles.

TOBY458 · Jan 30, 2025

Nice rifle! Bring it by the house and we’ll give it a test drive! Hahaha!
What load were these regulated with?

mms45 · Jan 31, 2025

What load is it regulated with?

Steppone · Jan 31, 2025

Total newbie to double rifles (doing research for my first African hunt) what did regulated mean?

RR 314 · Jan 31, 2025

Steppone said:
Total newbie to double rifles (doing research for my first African hunt) what did regulated mean?

Simply means the load utilized to get the barrels shooting close together and for filing sights.

Steppone · Jan 31, 2025

Thank you. Basically finding the round the rifle likes?

rookhawk · Jan 31, 2025

Steppone said:
Thank you. Basically finding the round the rifle likes?

Precisely. If one knows and can show a target and a recipe, you’re good, you can order custom ammo or make your own. If unknown, it could be $1200, it could be $4000 to have a load developed or in worst case, break the barrels apart, resolder the regulating wedge, reblue them, etc.

Altitude sickness · Feb 1, 2025

for this asking price. A real target showing the accuracy and regulation should be expected. Not a test target. But real life target with a bullet and powder still available.

Or it should go to JJ for exam and regulation with an agreement on who is paying for it.

Being a Heym it should be easily regulated with available ammo

ChetAF · Feb 1, 2025

How much does the rifle weigh?

Esoteric Junkie · Feb 3, 2025

It weighs between ten and eleven pounds. Currently, I do not have access to a digital scale, however I did weight it a long time ago and remember it being over ten but less than eleven. It is the proper weight for a stopping rifle of this caliber and power.

EJ

Heym 88b Safari Double Rifle

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Altitude sickness

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TOBY458

mms45

Steppone

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