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Where to look for double rifles ????
25 April 2006, 03:07
EterryWhere to look for double rifles ????
I am sure this has been covered in here numerous times but I have a bad case of double rifle fever on a beer pocketbook. Am interested in a good quality used double rifle, even maybe a BPE to start with. Any recommendations for websites so I can drool and dream? I have Champlin Arms bookmarked but was wondering if there are others like it? Any help is appreciated.
Good luck and good shooting,
Eterry
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25 April 2006, 03:13
SpringHere are a few:
Westley Richards and
Lewis Drake You can always find a few here, too:
Holland and Holland25 April 2006, 04:34
BigFiveJack scroll down & click on DOUBLE RIFLE catagory
www.gunbroker.com type DOUBLE RIFLE in the search box
www.gunshop.comwww.doublegun.comwww.germanguns.comwww.vintagers.org
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25 April 2006, 04:43
lee440The above sites mentioned by Spring are good ones, but all command premium prices above actual value, IMHO. Champlins is a good one and they come closest to reasonable prices, good service, expert knowledge and unmatched backing on their products. Others have had good luck dealing with Cabelas but almost all have them sent the guns to Champlins for an evaluation by JJ before purchase. Your odds of finding a good servicable double for under 12K that has been professionally evaluated and is "as represented" are greater with Champlins than most of the others. For example, Westley Richards currently has a Rodda 450/400 3" that is the sister to mine, except looking at the pictures reveals some pitting on the action near the standing breech, WR is asking 11K, I purchased mine last Jan. from George Caswell(Champlins) for $7500. There are other good dealers around, but few can match the "package" of services and peace of mind like Champlins. I have only made one purchase from them which does not make me an expert, but there are many experienced folk on here that will echo my sentiments. Lee.
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25 April 2006, 05:05
Frank BellerI agree with Lee440; I've made two purchases from Champlin Arms, and both were great experiences. Also, look at gun shows, and all the above-mentioned sources, but ALWAYS have any rifle checked out by someone like J.J. at Champlins before you pay big money for it. It will be the best insurance you can have on your new purchase.
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25 April 2006, 05:33
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25 April 2006, 06:37
700 nitrolol the most expensive 22 in the worl check ou the price ......obviously a screw up for 218,000$!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/gun...27_kim22casc_owa.jsp25 April 2006, 07:24
mark65x55quote:
Originally posted by Eterry:
I am sure this has been covered in here numerous times but I have a bad case of double rifle fever on a beer pocketbook.
You and me both brother.
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25 April 2006, 09:13
EterryThanks for the infor guys.
Spring...checked out those sites...gulp...will have to save up for that. I will check out others as time permits, but also think lee40 is on to something...will keep checkin out Champlins.....Now if I could only pick the right lotto numbers....
Good luck and good shooting,
Eterry
Good luck and good shooting.
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25 April 2006, 10:59
N E 450 No2Eterry
I have purchased two doubles from Champlins , I can highly recommend them.
Instead of a BPE double I highly recommend you take a look at a Chapuis in 9,3x74R.
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25 April 2006, 19:06
Fjoldquote:
Originally posted by 700 nitro:
lol the most expensive 22 in the worl check ou the price ......obviously a screw up for 218,000$!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/gun...27_kim22casc_owa.jsp
Yep, they entered the item number in the price spot.
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28 April 2006, 04:08
EterryNE 450 No 2, thanks for the info, I understand that Champlin comes highly recommended. Of course I want a 470, maybe a 450, but will realistically accept a smaller caliber. Am not financially ready to plunge in, but wanted to test the waters first.
Eterry
Good luck and good shooting.
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28 April 2006, 05:24
N E 450 No2Eterry
Take a look at the Chapuis 470.
I have shot 3 different ones and they all shot very well.
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