Description:
Chapuis African PH II .470 Nitro Express Rifle
SWAROVSKI SCOPE, AFRICA PROVEN
General Specs: Chapuis Model Brousse, Year 2000's, 470 nitro express, 10 1/2 lbs with scope, Side-by-Side Rifle
Serial Number: 45359
The Chapuis Model Brousse (same as African PHII) in 470 Nitro Express with 23 5/8" Ejector Barrels with Quarter rib 1 standing & 3 folding sights, Double triggers, Bolstered frame, Bushed strikers, Scalloped action back, Beavertail forend, Open pistol grip stock, Cheekpiece, Steel engraved grip cap, Rolled trigger guard edge with the strap to the grip cap plus 3 tiedown screws in the guard strap, precision quick detachable scope mounts, Swarovski Z6i 1-6 X 24 EE scope ($2500 scope!). This gun is in 99% condition and has made 2 trips to Africa with 4 Water Buffalo dead on the ground accredited to this rifle. Gorgeous highly figured wood laid out to perfection to take the heavy recoil from the .470 Nitro Express. There are a few light handling marks in the wood, but no dings or cracks. Bores are perfect, mechanics perfect. This gun is accurate with 1" groups shot offhand at 50 yards. There is a box plus a few extra rounds of Federal Cape Shock 500 grain Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer ammo that goes with the rifle. The scope is like new, with no marks and the locked in QD mounts return to zero every time you remove and re-attach the scope. This is a great African dangerous game rifle that has been proven under fire at least 4 times in the last 2 years. This outfit purchase new would exceed $17,500 in cost. We have this rifle and scope priced to sell, so don't let her slip by you! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 23 5/8"******
Bores: as new******
Bore Diameter: 0.47******
% Blue: 99%******
Ribs: 1/4 rib with 1 standing sight, 3 folding******
Sights: 1 stnd; 3 fold calibrated to 300yrds, Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24 EE scope as new******
Action
Action: tight, way right of center******
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors******
Case Color: coin finish******
Screws: perfect******
Engraving: scroll and buffalo******
Trigger Type: double, crisp******
Trigger Guard Color: full tang coin engraved******
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend/ cheek piece******
LOP: 15 1/4"******
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/4"******
DAH: 2 1/2"******
DAC: 1 1/2"******
Cast: 1/4" off******
Checkering Condition: perfect******
Butt Treatment: decelerator******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Chapuis Arme Brousse
Model:
45359
Caliber:
.470 (all)
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 We ship internationally!******
Item Condition: Used******
Requires FFL?: Yes******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
