Good Gun Deals This Week

[Zambezi]

For us lefties down under: Zastava 9,3 x 62 AU$1000 (around US$660)

686865 – Used Guns

usedguns.com.au

 

[Lumaberpat]

Out of my price range but this Blazer actually looks good and I suspect is a good deal considering the engraving!

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101592761

 

[KJE81]

I dont know how much trouble there is with an import from Spain to the US but this seems like a very nice price for a Heym 88B in .470 Nitro Express. 3900 euros seems like a bargain.

RIFLE HEYM EXPRESS 470 NE PROFESIONAL HUNTER

www.gdi-pro.es

Since it is the PH-model it is completly devoid of engraving, but still a quality rifle from a good maker.

If I had not allready made up my mind about not owning a double rifle again I would probably bought it myself.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I dont know how much trouble there is with an import from Spain to the US but this seems like a very nice price for a Heym 88B in .470 Nitro Express. 3900 euros seems like a bargain.

RIFLE HEYM EXPRESS 470 NE PROFESIONAL HUNTER

www.gdi-pro.es

Since it is the PH-model it is completly devoid of engraving, but still a quality rifle from a good maker.

If I had not allready made up my mind about not owning a double rifle again I would probably bought it myself.

That’s the most affordable Heym double I’ve seen.

There was a local one here listed recently for quite cheap but it would have worked out to 12,000 Euro.

 

[odonata]

There's a US online timed auction ending today with some (currently) low-priced items that might be of interest. I'm a leftie so none of these are good for me:

270 Win

7x64mm

300 H&H

425 Express

 

[VertigoBE]

I dont know how much trouble there is with an import from Spain to the US but this seems like a very nice price for a Heym 88B in .470 Nitro Express. 3900 euros seems like a bargain.

RIFLE HEYM EXPRESS 470 NE PROFESIONAL HUNTER

www.gdi-pro.es

Since it is the PH-model it is completly devoid of engraving, but still a quality rifle from a good maker.

If I had not allready made up my mind about not owning a double rifle again I would probably bought it myself.

@DieJager ?

 

[DieJager]

Wow that is a good deal. Hmmm... You bring me in trouble with my wife @VertigoBE .

 

[Rare Breed]

Wow that is a good deal. Hmmm... You bring me in trouble with my wife @VertigoBE .

@VertigoBE is a good friend and the very worst enabler!!! lol!!!!

 

[flying sailor]

I best keep eyes on you two. Far too many enablers as it is. Perhaps we should register enablers? Just a thought.

 

[Woodcarver]

I best keep eyes on you two. Far too many enablers as it is. Perhaps we should register enablers? Just a thought.

They are registered; it's called the member list. Currently about 1148 actively lurking looking to help others.

 

[VertigoBE]

Honestly, I cannot imagine needing to do any enabling:
A Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro ? You would be crazy not to buy it.
I'm actually wondering if there is no hidden defect at that price. It should normally fetch easily 8000 Euro, if not 10KEUR.

Although it is listed as "new" or "impeccable condition", from the pictures it looks well used, you have the added cheekpiece, as well as someone bolted some picatinny or weaver rail on top. But still, Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro...

 

[Halligan1975]

Honestly, I cannot imagine needing to do any enabling:
A Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro ? You would be crazy not to buy it.
I'm actually wondering if there is no hidden defect at that price. It should normally fetch easily 8000 Euro, if not 10KEUR.

Although it is listed as "new" or "impeccable condition", from the pictures it looks well used, you have the added cheekpiece, as well as someone bolted some picatinny or weaver rail on top. But still, Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro...

Is it me or is there a name engraved into the wood near the wrist? That's a bit of a turn off, if so, but at that price point....

 

[PARA45]

There's a US online timed auction ending today with some (currently) low-priced items that might be of interest. I'm a leftie so none of these are good for me:

270 Win

7x64mm

300 H&H

425 Express

That 300 H&H is very tempting. Luckily, I already have two 300s.

 

[PARA45]

What's the word out on the street on the R93?

 

[VertigoBE]

Is it me or is there a name engraved into the wood near the wrist? That's a bit of a turn off, if so, but at that price point....

That does nothing to the value in my opinion. And since it is a PH model, for all you know it might have belonged to an (in)famous PH in retirement. What an honour to continue to carry this rifle in the bush.

 

[Rare Breed]

Honestly, I cannot imagine needing to do any enabling:
A Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro ? You would be crazy not to buy it.
I'm actually wondering if there is no hidden defect at that price. It should normally fetch easily 8000 Euro, if not 10KEUR.

Although it is listed as "new" or "impeccable condition", from the pictures it looks well used, you have the added cheekpiece, as well as someone bolted some picatinny or weaver rail on top. But still, Heym 88b in 470NE for 3900 Euro...

It did look too good to be true but on the other hand it is the PH version and I agree does not look new but if in good shape a steal at that price

 

[brummerb1]

"Shopping list" for Canadian members.

@Northern Shooter posted a link to EPPS in Orillia and I though I should expend the list and add some personal imput.
Last year, in December, I had corresponded privately with one esteem member of the Africa Hunting community (PH, author and forum member) and shared with him a list of Kilimanjaro Doctari rifles available at EPPS. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable regarding these Kilimanjaro Doctari rifles. Once I finished my researched and made my own decision I had lifted my "personal embargo" on the existing stock and suggested that he shared "my" list with his Africa hunting friends. Within a week almost all rifles were sold out. (450 Rigby, 416 Rigby, 416 Rem., etc.)

(Full disclosure - the one that fitted me best and followed me home in the end was a Rigby Big Game 416 Rigby. 458 Lott is too much gun for me. Mr. Ralf Martini advised me that re-barreling the Heym is not a good ideea since the magazines and feeding rails are cartridge specific. Also, the Rigby lined up the open sights more naturally for me than the Heym did. I believe that Heym had the smoother bolt cycle).

Which bring us to the current stock of interesting rifles. Keep in mind these are Canadian dollars (about 70% in US dollars).
- Kilimanjaro Doctari No.3 - 458 Lott - includes the peep sight and the scope Z6i 1-6x24EE (circle dot) $13,750 Cad (https://kilimanjarorifles.com/gallery.html - no.35)
- Heym Martini Express - 458 Lott - Includes the scope bases but no rings or scope - 9,999 Cad
- Brno ZKK 602 - 375 H&H - $1,500 Cad
- Musgrave 83- 375 H&H - $2,7500 Cad
- Cogswell & Harrison - 375 H&H - $3,770 Cad
- Blaser R8 Kilombero - 375 H&H - this one was very interesting. To me it felt very heavy (I believe it was weighted at over 12lb empty without a scope and seemed muzzle heavy) - $15,672 Cad
- several Dakota Arms 76 (416, 450 Rigby and 458 Lott).


Enjoy:

Ellwood Epps Sporting Goods

Online shopping in Canada for hunting supplies, new and used firearms and bows, rare gun parts and obsolete ammunition. A great selection of fishing, camping and shooting supplies in our Orillia stores, north of Barrie, Ontario.

ellwoodepps.com

Has anyone bought from them and imported to the us?

 

[Halligan1975]

That does nothing to the value in my opinion. And since it is a PH model, for all you know it might have belonged to an (in)famous PH in retirement. What an honour to continue to carry this rifle in the bush.

Respectfully, I firmly believe that laser engraving a full name into the wood of a classically styled double would greatly impact its financial value…personal aesthetics/preferences aside.

I just wanted to bring it to a potential buyer’s attention as it was rather hard to see in the photos.

By all means, buy the rifle if you like it.

Cheers.