1916

Outstanding Cased Engraved Chapuis Two Barrel Set Express Double Barrel Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Outstanding Cased Engraved Chapuis Two Barrel Set Express Double Barrel Rifle
This model is a side-by-side double rifle with a partial solid quarter rib, chambered 9.3 X74R. The front sight ramp has a blade sight with a brass bead, the rear portion has a fixed sight and the rib is marked "CARABINE DOUBLE EXPRESS CHAPUIS FRANCE". The rear of the left barrel is marked "PAINTER AUSTIN TEXAS U.S.A.". The 26 3/8", 20 gauge shotgun barrels have 3" chambers and cylinder/modified chokes with ejectors. It has a single brass bead front sight on a partial rib, partial tapered rib at the action end of the barrel marked "PROGRESS CHAPUIS SAINT-ETIENNE FRANCE". The action is scroll and rosebud engraved, continuing on the break lever and trigger guard, and depicts two boars on the left and a buck on the right. Double triggers and tang safety. Checkered forearms and pistol grip stock with right hand palm swell and a metal grip cap with relief engraved buck and a checkered bare butt. Length of pull 14 1/2". Complete with a tan Chapuis Armes hard, combination lock takedown case with, brass hardware, double straps and green corduroy lining.
BBL: 23 5/8 inch half rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 9.3x74
Finish: blue/coin
Grips:
Serial Number: 3754


Excellent. The rifle barrels retain 99% original finish with some very minor wear on the muzzles, otherwise only light handling marks. The shotgun barrels retain 99% plus original finish with a couple small, minor scratches and light handling marks. All of the coin finish remains and the wood is excellent with light handling marks and sharp checkering. Both latches are loose from the lid and remain in the case, otherwise the case is good with some scratches and corner wear on the outside and a couple of minor tears and contact wear to the lining.