I posted a link to this little shotgun, but nobody seemed interested so I deleted it and bought it myself.

The Seller thought it was a Model 200, but wasn't sure. It's marked "F.W. Heym Munnerstadt, Bayern", "Cal. 20 Magnum" and "Made in Germany". The serial numbers on barrel and receiver match (0727), the bottom barrel is marked with three stars and the top with two.

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Is this a Model 200?? Any idea on when it was made, or what it's worth?? The stock has a couple of dings and there's some pitting around the markings, but overall it's certainly "Good" or better.

Jeff - Little is known about these shotguns other than the fact that they were not made by HEYM. They were made by an unknown Italian maker (note proof marks), and presumably sold by HEYM sometime in the 1960's.

I'm not sure where they're all coming from, but I bet I get an email per week about one of these. A year ago, no one had ever seen one... today, they seem to be everywhere.

Price wise, I see them selling for $600-$1000 depending on condition. They seem functional, but are not the same quality that you would see out of a HEYM-made shotgun.

Hope that helps.

Chris,

Thanks. Seems to be a well-made little gun, came out of a collection in Alaska that included a couple of drillings. I don't think I got hurt giving $355 for it.

Appreciate the info.