I found a sxs double in a .35 Whelen that is in better than 90% condition (beautiful wood and no cracks or obvious metal scars). It has hammers, light scrolling, a Greener action, and excellent bores with express sights. I have no idea what is the twist. It appears to be a "guild" gun built it Germany with no discernable brand anywhere on the frame or barrel, except Krupp, etc. Would the .35 Whelen, being rimless, be a reliable caliber for a double? The asking price is just over $5.5K - is that reasonable? This is the first .35 double I have ever seen and it is an impressive and well made piece. Any information would be appreciated. I've been looking (dreaming is more like it) for a double in a 9.3X74R, but most are more than 2K than this rifle. Thanks - Mags

I'd spend the extra money and get a 9.3X74R.

You may have a very difficult time regulating that whelen, as the bullets it was regulated with might be quite different then what you can find. Considering how odd the chambering is four a double, the gun sounds overpriced.

I'd rather have the 9.3x74R.

-Bob F.

A very odd double rifle, stay away from it. Sounds as if it has been rechambered from a 9mm black powder rifle of some kind. Check the proofmarks.

I tried to pm you mags,but got jammed up and cant get back on this forum for some reason.so i will tell you on this board,if you want a NICE double rifle in medium caliber,I maybe able to help.Try to PM me if interested.It does not have rabbit ears though.i dont know what to do to be able to get back on forum.Its as if i have been banned or somthing,any suggestions?

I would not be interrested at that price as I don't believe its original in that caliber, but it could be I suppose..At any rate I would never own a double in a rimless caliber...The tend to jumb the rimless case and lock up the gun, and that includes the 375 and 458s...

I think that gun would be an excellent buy if it is in the condition you describe, PROVIDED IT WAS INDEED ORIGINALLY MADE AS A .35 WHELEN! DO indeed check the proofing and regulating markings!

I would have a gunsmith cut rim recesses at the backs of the chamber, and make ammo for it out of 7X65R brass necked up (or 9.3X74R brass necked down & trimmed) to shoot .35 caliber bullets, thus eliminating dependence on rimless cases.

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Originally posted by mags:
I've been looking (dreaming is more like it) for a double in a 9.3X74R, but most are more than 2K than this rifle. Thanks - Mags

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Eurogun Imports lists a Chapuis 9.3x74R in stock for $5,875. If it is the same one they have had for a while it is regulated for a smaller load than the usual 286 grain and may not have the integral scope mounts provision in the rib, but it is not much more than the 35 Whelen guild gun and is in the caliber you mentioned.

You might also want to take a look at this post under African Hunting concerning a 9.3x74R double for $4700.