All,

As some of you know, I manage a brand of double rifles (Chapuis). I am kicking around some ideas for 2026 new product introductions. One of them is to offer a basic model with no engraving, 2-star wood and no special finish, that would retail for less than $10,000 in 2026.

The calibers I'm thinking about are .375 H&H and .45-70. Configuration would be the same as my African doubles (large action, 26" barrels, express sights, double triggers, ejectors, manual safety).

Why the .45-70...

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Interesting, still not really innovative,
A bit similar to the Mauser 66 concept

If you saw my WTB ad a while back, you know I was looking for a 6.5 Swede or 9.3x62 so I looked around and managed to snag one each from Simpsons.

Both are Husqvarna Model 640's. Commercial FN Mauser 98 actions with barrels and stocks made in Sweden. Neither stock is cracked and I'll keep it that way by relieving some wood around the tang and bedding the actions. Will put a 3-Position wing safety on both as I'm not a fan of the flag safeties, though they are perfectly...

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Super rare and hard to find these days! Excellent and like new condition! Has the 4-I reticle which is an illuminated small dot in the center. It does not have the circle dot found on some. No ring marks. Glass is perfect. Factory box, manual, and bikini style cover. Own one of the best DG scopes ever made - 5" of eye relief for the big calibers!

$5k or best offer - shipping and insurance on buyer.

First "I'll take it" on here gets it - via PM or on the ad posting. It is not posted on...

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