Look what AH made me buy...

[Scrumbag]

Damn... Now I also have to buy a double rifle.. Or does my shotgun with Brennekers count

I never could get my O/U with slugs to shoot anything like near the sights or the same POI.

So, I wouldn't risk it and buy a double

 

[VertigoBE]

It has finally arrived in the Belgian gun store! Only a few more weeks for a passage at the Liège Proofhouse and I’ll have it finally in my hands!

I’m stoked!

 

[mark-hunter]

So, you can tell us now. (we will keep it a secret)
What will you hunt next?
Buffalo?

Congrats on this beauty!

 

[DieJager]

My guess is elephant and buffalo

 

[Lungshot202]

Thats a nice one
Congrats

 

[mdsalern]

That is an amazing rifle. Congratulations.

 

[steve white]

I'm not actually sure I'll be able to put larger caliber barrel sets on this Heym action. I believe Heym divides it up into light, safari and jumbo action, with the small one (or the light if you will) having as the biggest caliber a .375H&H. What I could do however is in time, go for a set of 20ga shotgun barrels

See below from the Heym price and option list:
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well, the 470 chapstick and others are patterned off the 375 H&H case...congrats on a penultimate rifle!

 

[ET1775]

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It has finally arrived in the Belgian gun store! Only a few more weeks for a passage at the Liège Proofhouse and I’ll have it finally in my hands!

I’m stoked!

That is the most exquisite German double rifle I have seen. Congratulations and many happy decades of hunting!

 

[Scrumbag]

Lovely stuff Vertigo BE

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Well done VBE, it looks exquisite.

 

[Just Gina]

So gorgeous!!

 

[Areaonereal]

A true piece of art appreciated by only a select group. Gorgeous. Enjoy.

 

[VertigoBE]

Thank you for all the messages, I’ve been a bit busy to respond earlier, with the wedding preparations (D-7)

Yes she will be joining me on hunts in Africa or elsewhere. Perhaps October there might be possibilities but nothing 100% sure yet. If this looks to become reality, I might ask you for restaurant recommendations somewhere @Kevin Peacocke

She does have competition from my 416 Rigby Vereecke for elephant or buffalo… we will see how the dice rolls. First priority is always to bring the most appropriate equipment for the animal in question.

But yeah, I’ve been staring at pictures of her every couple of hours and can’t wait to finally shoulder her.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

That is beautiful, congratulations!

 

[VertigoBE]

Some news: I’m picking it up on the 16th of September! Just a couple days after my birthday. More pics will be incoming!

 

[rookhawk]

Some news: I’m picking it up on the 16th of September! Just a couple days after my birthday. More pics will be incoming!

If you don't like it, can I just reimburse your expenses and take it off your hands?

 

[VertigoBE]

If you don't like it, can I just reimburse your expenses and take it off your hands?

Or if we happen to find ourselves in the same camp, you could always take it and make a run for it!

but in all seriousness, it would be nice seeing you shoot the first rounds with it on African soil !

 

[Rare Breed]

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It has finally arrived in the Belgian gun store! Only a few more weeks for a passage at the Liège Proofhouse and I’ll have it finally in my hands!

I’m stoked!

WOW!!!

 

[TERMINATOR]

Hello all,

Much has changed since I signed up in January of 2021 on this forum. I went on my first safari in Africa, met lot's of wonderful people on this site and now, thanks to AH member @rookhawk who took interest in my search for something truly fine, yet still reacheable, I am now (almost) the new owner of a double. I say almost, because the purchase was made through a bid on Holts September 2021 auction (today) and right now, no money has left my pocket yet and no rifle is to be found in my hands or gun safe. But this will change rapidly in the coming weeks and months.

Without much further ado, here is my latest acquisition, a "forever rifle", one for the (future) great grand children to fight over some day, but for now to be cherished by myself:

An Andrea Scholz engraved Heym 88b light model boxlock ejector double rifle, in almost new condition (had someone inspect in my place), with interchangeable 7x65r and 375H&H barrels. Together with each barrel set are two identical Zeiss Victory HT 1.5-6x42 scopes (+an aimpoint), and (together with some snap caps, sling, and other accessories) , all of it packaged in a fine ostrich leather case. The pictures below are from the auction obviously.

I can't wait to hold this beauty in my hands!

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Hello all,

Much has changed since I signed up in January of 2021 on this forum. I went on my first safari in Africa, met lot's of wonderful people on this site and now, thanks to AH member @rookhawk who took interest in my search for something truly fine, yet still reacheable, I am now (almost) the new owner of a double. I say almost, because the purchase was made through a bid on Holts September 2021 auction (today) and right now, no money has left my pocket yet and no rifle is to be found in my hands or gun safe. But this will change rapidly in the coming weeks and months.

Without much further ado, here is my latest acquisition, a "forever rifle", one for the (future) great grand children to fight over some day, but for now to be cherished by myself:

An Andrea Scholz engraved Heym 88b light model boxlock ejector double rifle, in almost new condition (had someone inspect in my place), with interchangeable 7x65r and 375H&H barrels. Together with each barrel set are two identical Zeiss Victory HT 1.5-6x42 scopes (+an aimpoint), and (together with some snap caps, sling, and other accessories) , all of it packaged in a fine ostrich leather case. The pictures below are from the auction obviously.

I can't wait to hold this beauty in my hands!

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I am so jealous I need to throw up....

Congrats on your new toy!

 

[wolfhunter]

very nice a double is on the not retired yet list with a buffalo also.