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Lot 374: Engraved Chapuis Express Double Rifle with Case

Engraved Chapais Arms Express Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 374: Engraved Chapuis Express Double Rifle with Case

Engraved Chapais Arms Express Double Rifle with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000

Engraved Chapais Arms Express Double Rifle with Case

Manufacturer: Chapuis
Model: Express-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8x57 JRS
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2744
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 224
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blue steel barrels with ramped beaded blade front and fixed notch rear sights on a raised quarter rib, factory drilled and tapped holes in the rib for scope mounting with filler screws, standard French proofs on the flats, and "WOODCOCK HILL BENTON PA" marking on the underside of the rib. Coin finished box lock action with bushed firing pins, single non-selective trigger, and sliding tang safety. The receiver is engraved with leafy scroll on the sides and a roe deer scene on the bottom signed "IVAN". Attractively figured, checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm with engraved fittings, and marked "Chapais Arms/PROGRESS" on the forend shoe, raised cheekpiece, and checkered walnut buttplate. With factory takedown case and proof certificate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 inch; drop at heel 2 inches; length of pull 15 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall with 99% original blue finish on the barrels, some light forearm wear on the underside, and a few light handling marks on the action. The wood is also excellent with sharp checkering, and some small dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with some storage wear.



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