I have seen pictures of these in different publications. When did Heym produce these rifles? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

There is an article in the 1981 ''Guns illustrated ''13 edition ,evidently Heym made a new breech block for them ,as the standard Ruger one was too loose for their liking

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Originally posted by 9.3 rifleman:
I have seen pictures of these in different publications. When did Heym produce these rifles? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Yes, Heym built the Ruger Nr.1 from American blanks here in Germany. The system received a Heym barel and a European stock.

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Originally posted by 9.3 rifleman:
I have seen pictures of these in different publications. When did Heym produce these rifles? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I first saw one in about 1984 at the German gunshow which was not open to the general public. I was the airfield commander in Giessen Germany and I was also a hunting instructor. I went to the show in Nurenburg as our Rod and Gun representive. Being left-handed I spent some time at the Heym display as the had several left-handed models along with a couple of Heym Rugers. I think one was a 300WM with engraved side plates a beautiful gun and I think the barrel was 25 inches long. However, I did not care for the stock style. I think it is sometimes called a hog-back. In early 1986 I visited the Heym factory and had a complete tour with the manager at the time. I rotated back to the states later that summer or I would have ordered one with side plates. I think the cost was about 1000 to 1200 dollars with the fully engraved side plates. The dollar was very strong at the time as I bought a S&B 1.5x6 scope for $225. The manager told me they put their barrel on it and they improved the safety which I think is a great idea as I was nearly shot by someone who accidently got their safety off and the weapon discharged back at the truck while starting to unload the weapon. They accidently pulled the trigger while the safety was off but the rifle was pointed into the air. The Heym factory was not that large at the time of my visit but they had plenty of equipment and their workers were very experienced. They had a 140 ton hammer to make their barrels and some Mercedes and BMW axle parts FWIW.