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Heym Lefty 222
26 August 2006, 00:15
BohicaHeym Lefty 222
I have an older Heym Mod 20 in 222 with a "period" Lyman All-American 10X SL scope I think I`ll clean up and put on Gunbroker.com one of these days. Beautiful old rifle but I never use it anymore. Any idea what the value is now? Got much the same in a 30-06 too.
Aloha, Mark
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26 August 2006, 02:51
GerryAloha, Mark,
If I'm not mistaken the Model 20 was Heym's full-sized (standard-length) action (same as your .30/06 Sprg.) but in .222 Remington would still be a very rare and worthwhile piece for a Lefty.
I have a Heym Model 40 (the ORIGINAL Mini-Mauser), serial number #5474, complete Left Hand arrangement (action & stock) in .223 Remington I ordered from Heym & received in 1985.
The workmanship, finish & performance on my piece is superb and if yours is anything considerable then I would imagine you've a firearm that would certainly bring respectable $$$.
Good Luck,
Cheers,
Number 10
26 August 2006, 03:02
BohicaDear Gerry,
You are SO correct. It is a Mod 40. The 30-06 is the 20.
Aloha, Mark
When the fear of death is no longer a concern----the Rules of War change!!
26 August 2006, 03:06
BohicaDear Gerry,
Mine is # 2531. Any idea where I can get the rear sight insert that has the sight blade? Mine has been missing for years now. If you`re in Germany you might have access to something I can`t find here stateside. Appreciate your help.
Aloha, Mark
When the fear of death is no longer a concern----the Rules of War change!!
26 August 2006, 16:17
GerryAloha Mark,
Yup, Heym Model SR 40, Cool!
I took mine out and looked at the rear sight, there is a blade insert with the sighting notch in it that affixes with a screw into the rear sight.
If this is what you are looking for then I'll give Heym a call on Monday morning and see if I can obtain the insert for you, O.K.?
Cheers,
Number 10
01 September 2006, 14:04
BohicaGerry! Sure sounds like the one. Greatly appreciate the help and please let me know where to send the MO and how much.
Aloha, Mark
When the fear of death is no longer a concern----the Rules of War change!!
01 September 2006, 20:34
GerryMark,
Already called twice this week and their parts HMFIC was on the phone to someone else and he hasn't bothered to return the back. As soon as I can get his attention will you know.
Cheers,
Number 10
09 October 2006, 01:07
40XI am new to the forum and noticed your posts regarding the Heym Mod 40 in 222. Is this rifle in any way similar to the Mauser 4000 made by Heym?
I have two of the 4000's and I love them but I am left-handed and they are both RH rifles.
10 October 2006, 12:32
BohicaMy Heym 40 is over on gunsamerica.com in the lefty dept. Someone wanted it but I lost my computer two weeks ago and lost him too! Sorry if he sees this.
Aloha, Mark
When the fear of death is no longer a concern----the Rules of War change!!
16 October 2006, 18:40
ROSCOEIs the Heym action similar to the Mauser 3000?
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20 October 2006, 05:32
40XRoscoe,
The Mauser 3000 is similar to the Heym SR 20 standard action of the same vintage. Both actions were made by Heym but the stocks are different and some other details on saefty and trigger.
The Mauser 4000 is similar to the Heym SR 40 again with same exceptions. The Mauser 4000's were never made in LH however. Also, only in .222 and .223.
The Mauser 3000 and 2000 were both made in a LH model. I have several and they are the smoothest action of any I own. Also, the trigger is the most adjustable trigger of any factory rifle I have seen.