How can I distinguish between a Heym 80b and 88b? I know the 80 is lighter, but I want to make sure I am not mistaking an 80 for an 88... Can you see it from the pics?
Im taking a look at the rifle tomorrow. Is it marked as 80 or 88?
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Originally posted by Norsk: How can I distinguish between a Heym 80b and 88b? I know the 80 is lighter, but I want to make sure I am not mistaking an 80 for an 88... Can you see it from the pics?
Im taking a look at the rifle tomorrow. Is it marked as 80 or 88?
Probably not marked with either...
But the model 80 frame is smaller, and it is identifiable by the manual-cocking lever on top (hand-spanner.)
The larger 88B has the conventional safety.
Also, the model 80 is not available with ejectors. The 88B (as shown) is available with or without ejectors.
The 88B is a trim little rifle that handles very well
Just came back from seller. Gun is in good shape... but. It does not have a greener crossbolt locking mechanism (no bite after Chamber and no bolt). It just locks up With the underlugs under the Chamber. It has a conventional safety (no manual cocking). Seller says it was bought in 2001. No ejectors. I am now doubting it is a Heym 88b, seems more like 80b (but it has an ordinary safety). Would I be right in assuming this? If it is an 80 I Guess im not really interested.
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So The 80 has a manual cocking lever (safety)? Like the Krieghoff?
No, not all.
They had made some with and without hand-cocking. Exactly the same with the single trigger, there are some made with and some with (traditionall) double triggers.
Originally posted by Norsk: Just came back from seller. Gun is in good shape... but. It does not have a greener crossbolt locking mechanism (no bite after Chamber and no bolt). It just locks up With the underlugs under the Chamber. It has a conventional safety (no manual cocking). Seller says it was bought in 2001. No ejectors. I am now doubting it is a Heym 88b, seems more like 80b (but it has an ordinary safety). Would I be right in assuming this? If it is an 80 I Guess im not really interested.
Frank is right, both were made (hand-cocking and regular safety.)
I dropped the heym 88 that turned out to be a 80. Just itching for something new and find my k 500-416 a bit front heavy. Wish I could afford a 470 plus heym but got 5 kids and no chance convincing wife atm. Krieghoff yppet to 470 or 500 is my next project now...
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