HEYM "Martini" with New Safety

16 January 2011, 09:39

N E 450 No2

Gentlemen, as most of you know I am a Double rifle kind of guy..

I hunted wild boar with the Heym Martini for 2 days after the DSC Show.

This is one of the the best handling bolt rifles I have ever touched.

It handles like a British Bolt rifle, which means it feels like a fine double rifle...

It will be avialable in 375 H&H, 404 Jeffery, 416 Rigby and 458 Lott...

16 January 2011, 19:24

Dewey

When will these be available for sale?

Who in Canada will be a dealer, would Ralf and Mandy be among them?

What is the "ballpark" retail price on one of these rifles?

16 January 2011, 20:03

new_guy

quote:
Originally posted by Dewey:
When will these be available for sale?

Who in Canada will be a dealer, would Ralf and Mandy be among them?

What is the "ballpark" retail price on one of these rifles?

Dewey - The rifles are going into production now, and regular deliveries will begin in September.

As shown (with same grade of wood), they are selling for $9800.00 in the US. Engravings, case colors, etc... will add to the price of course.

You can get one from Ralf in Canada, but I don't know what taxes and duties are in Canada. Ralf, however, does and can give you a firm cost on that.

Also, the rifle comes with a lifetime warranty.

17 January 2011, 03:18

lawndart

When is the Reno show?

I have to go see a doctor nearby, perhaps I can pop in for a few hours.

17 January 2011, 04:14

N E 450 No2

Reno is Jan 26 through 29.

17 January 2011, 05:03

lb404

will they be available in 9.3x64, 404 Jeffery, and 416 Rigby????

17 January 2011, 18:08

new_guy

quote:
Originally posted by lb404:
will they be available in 9.3x64, 404 Jeffery, and 416 Rigby????

375 H&H
404 Jeffery
416 Rigby
458 Lott

Smaller cartridges would need a smaller action. This bolt diameter is .780"

17 January 2011, 18:23

eezridr

Chris,

Can you tell us the approximate weight and how the gun comes bedded? Pillar, glassed in? Is the barrel floated ahead of the front barrel lug?

quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
quote:
Originally posted by lb404:
will they be available in 9.3x64, 404 Jeffery, and 416 Rigby????

375 H&H
404 Jeffery
416 Rigby
458 Lott

Smaller cartridges would need a smaller action. This bolt diameter is .780"

17 January 2011, 18:29

JohnDL

That is one gorgeous rifle!

Heym has obviously come a long way in the wood department.

I have a 20 year old Heym .416. I've seen better wood to metal fit on garden implements than on that gun.

18 January 2011, 09:02

ForrestB

quote:
Originally posted by new_guy:
After Forest called it the "wart on the nose..." we addressed the safety on the new HEYM "Martini" rifle.

CORRECTION: I think I said the original safety a "big fat boil on the face of an otherwise beautiful girl." I also recall that I was not alone in that assessment.

The new safety certainly complements the beautiful girl that you and Ralf have assembled. That's a lot of rifle for less than $10K.

18 January 2011, 19:26

srtrax

I remember that post and remember thinking the same thing that Forrest thought. Question: Will that safety fit a Mauser and can it be bought as an aftermarket unit? I really like the looks of it!

20 January 2011, 17:47

srtrax

Guess not!
That is a nice set-up...I like it!

20 January 2011, 17:59

new_guy

quote:
Originally posted by srtrax:
Guess not!
That is a nice set-up...I like it!

Sorry for the late reply. The bolt body diameter on the HEYM is .780", and it will not fit the standard '98 Mauser.

20 January 2011, 18:19

new_guy

quote:
Originally posted by ForrestB:
The new safety certainly complements the beautiful girl that you and Ralf have assembled. That's a lot of rifle for less than $10K.

Thanks, Forrest.

20 January 2011, 22:37

Mauser9,3x62

Hallo New Guy, I am a Heym Fan from Germany. Have you more pics from the DSS show and the new Express. The rifle looks very fine. I think I would buy an Express in 416 Rigby next year.

Thank you and good luck in reno

20 January 2011, 23:24

DavidC

new_guy,

Can you give us the specifics about the Heym action?

How close does it follow the Mauser 98 etc....?

Never had the chance to see one in the flesh.

Best,
Dave

21 January 2011, 09:02

bwanamrm

quote:
Give me an army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll change a lightbulb.
General George S. Patton

Dude... Park and I have a bone to pick with you!

On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.

21 January 2011, 23:50

ForrestB

Dude...I've been waiting for one of my Aggie friends to even notice. You get a prize.

You and Park will have to pick on each other...I only fight in my own weight class.

22 January 2011, 00:40

JabaliHunter

It looks like the Heym Express action but with a M70 style bolt shroud. If it is the same action, its very good news

A different rifle with the Heym bolt shroud is shown on their website http://www.martiniandhagngunmakers.com/projects.htm

quote:
Recently completed the prototype of the HEYM/Martini Rifle. Ralf Martini of Martini Gunmakers LTD, Canada, was approached by Heym in 2008 to design a new stock for their proven “ Express rifle. “ The criteria was as follows 1) Slim 2) Trim 3) and in the shape and style of “best” pre-war English bolt action rifles.
This particular rifle shown is a .375 H&H. 404 Jeffery , .416 and. 458 Lott will also be regular production offerings.

This rifle features Heyms’ Magnum Mauser , controlled round feeding action with three position safety. The bolt handle is Martinis’ ’ Oberndorf style. The bottom metal is a one piece design with straddle floor plate, it holds four rounds of .375 H&H. Square bridges on receiver were milled in Martinis shop to mount Talley Quick detachable rings with the wide dove tail for the BRNO CZ 550. (19mm dovetails for more clamping power )

The HEYM/ Martini features banded rear sight base with one standing and one folding rear sight, barrel band to accept any Uncle Mikes style sling swivels and Martinis’ own banded front sight ramp. A square steel cross bolt was installed also where it counts, contacting the back of the recoil lug and the bottom of the receiver.

Classic British style stock made by Martini with ebony forend tip, steel grip cap and .800 recoil pad. Checkering 20 L.P.I pointed pattern, with wrap around on forend. Barrel length 24 “. Length of pull 14 3/8 “. Weight of this rifle 9 lbs without scope.

22 January 2011, 01:07

eezridr

What is compelling about this thread is that Heym is listening to the customer base rather than trying to sell the customer base on what they want to offer.
They also have a excellent conduit in Chris as a channel to the market.
Kudo's to Chris for making them listen.
14 3/8 LOP; What a great idea. Easy to trim if required, not easy to extend a 13.5 without a UGLY spacer. Thinking ahead.
Nice lookin' shooting iron!

EZ

22 January 2011, 03:34

emron

beautiful rifle! price right in the same ballpark as the Empire and Johanssen.
can the stock be custom fitted?anything else that can be customized? thanks

22 January 2011, 03:52

Use Enough Gun

Outstanding!

22 January 2011, 04:29

bwanamrm

[QUOTE] You and Park will have to pick on each other...I only fight in my own weight class./QUOTE]

ROFL!!!