Ramped, beaded blade front sight, four position (one standing, three folding) rear sight on the raised rear quarter rib which is marked "CARABINE DOUBLE EXPRESS CHAPUIS FRANCE", and chambers with ejectors. The coin finished boxlock action features floral scroll engraving surrounding floral bouquets with "PROGRESS-CHAPUIS/S'ETIENNE-FRANCE" marked on the underside. The rifle features double trigger, bushed firing pins, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and pistol grip stock with coin finished trapdoor grip cap, cheekpiece, right hand palm swell, and checkered rubber recoil pad. Length of pull 15 1/4 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 14 oz.

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue and coin finishes with minimal handling evidence, some oil darkening on the action in small areas. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and sharp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.