GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
CHAPUIS DANGEROUS GAME BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS, SCOPE, AND CASE. CHAPUIS SXS DBL RIFLE 44196 470 NE /12 ga MODERN Cal. .470 Nitro Express. 23-5/8" Double rifle bbls are fitted with quarter rib holding one standing, three folding leaf express rear sight and claw scope bases. Rib has foliate engraving and is marked "EXPRESS CHAPUIS ARMES FRANCE". Silver bead is in front ramp. 27-1/2" 12 gauge shotgun bbls with 3" chambers have narrow swamped game rib, marked "Progress - Chapuis Armes - France" on rib. Case hardened proprietary Chapuis ogee backed boxlock "Progress" action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, reinforcing bolsters, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll with acanthus highlights surrounding portrait of cape buffalo bull on bottom. This well done engraving is signed "Ivan" under buffalo scene. Single beaded trigger guard has tang which extends to steel trap grip cap. Very attractive finely marbled and fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over brown Decelerator pad, and features point pattern checkering, right hand cheekpiece, right hand palm swell, and sling eye. Each bbl set has its own dedicated beavertail forend with Deeley type release, marked for caliber on iron. Rifle Barrels: Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-13/16". Weight without scope: 10 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". 12 ga.: Bore diameter: left -.723, right - .723. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .008 (IC). Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-5/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4". Also included is Leupold VX - III 1.5 - 5 x 20 scope with three post and crosshair reticle in claw bases. Green ABS case is marked "Chapuis Armes France" on top. CONDITION: Excellent, with only a few light marks in all finishes, most noticeably some scrapes and a couple of dents on cheekpiece. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, optically clear. The perfect combination for your next safari that might include sand grouse or guineas. 52524-2 MGM277 (8,000-12,000) 2 BBL SET W/CASE & SCOPE