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Has anyone has experience with Chapuis shotguns? I know they make double rifles that are well regarded, but I'm not sure how their rounded action shotguns are.
The new ones at Orvis look amazing, though.
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Are you talking about this gun? Pretty sure it is Spanish, not French: Orvis Classic Their OUs are made by Guerini, I believe.
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.
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I wonder who is making these somewhat under $7000 guns for Orvis?
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Sorry, I should've linked. These guns They are essentially Chiapus Progresses. Orvis started carrying them in 2015, with their name stamped on them.
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Dude, you know they build these, right? http://www.chapuis-armes.com/lang-en/17-africainIf Chapuis can build a double rifle that people, AFTER USING THEM, hold in high regard they can easily build a world class shotgun.
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I know, they're more known for their double rifles. They are considered a "cheaper" alternative to Merkel double rifles, though, but as far as their field shotguns go they are priced similarly.
I'm saving for a Merkel, but these Chapuis have caught my attention, and I want to do my due diligence before purchasing anything.
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You're down to either a Merkel or Chapuis double, that's a tough choice.
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looks like a nicely made gun.....and merkel just cheapened their models....makes this look like a even better deal if your buying new......
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looks like a nicely made gun.....and merkel just cheapened their models....makes this look like a even better deal if your buying new...... I'd like new-old-stock or as-new for a Merkel. The new 40e's with the printed-on looking laser engraving don't do it for me. I would've preferred that they just omit engraving altogether and blue the receiver.
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Funny that those guns don't appear on the Orvis website. I have seen a handful of similar inquiries about Chapuis scatterguns here and elsewhere but few responses. Not sure what to make of that. I would want to know how Orvis would handle servicing. The action on the Chapuis is neither A&D box lock nor triggerplate and may be unfamiliar to many gunsmiths.
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.
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