Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SUPERB RELIEF ENGRAVED F.W. HEYM SLE 16 GA. GAME GUN
25-6026 | Cal. 16 Ga. 2-3/4″ | S# 32604.
The 27-1/2″ dovetailed barrels with narrow matted rib are engraved “FR. Wilm. Heym.” “MUNNERSTADT/BAY.” on tops. Breech ends are deep relief engraved with 1-1/2″ triangles of oak leaves and acorns. Barrel flats are stamped with 2007 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Rear lump is engraved “GERMANY”. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, arrow tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front articulated). Action is deep relief engraved with near full coverage beautifully carved oak branches with leaves and acorns. On bottom of action they surround two flying snipe. This fine work is surrounded by relief geometric borders. Lock plates are engraved with oak leaves surrounding game scenes with a pair of foxes sneaking up on some ducks on left plate and a pair of pointers pointing and honoring some grouse on right. Blued top lever is also relief engraved with oak leaves with thumb piece pierced to match. Trigger guard with more leaves has scampering hare on bow. S# is on tang. Very nicely veined and lightly figured dark European walnut sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over brown “Decelerator” pad. Stock features arched comb, intricate pattern grip checkering and nicely carved drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .663. R .663. Restriction: L .012 (mod). R .005 (IC). Wall thickness: L .032. R .026. STOCK: DAH: 2-15/16″. DAC: 1-7/16. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2″. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: From the Private Collection of Berrien Moore III. STATUS: MODERN.
