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Hello All, I have been a long time admirer of AR, but this is my first post. I am considering purchasing a Famars African Express double rifle in 470 NE. I believe the quality of these rifles is first rate, but not having had the chance to handle or fire one of these rifles, I will lean on the collective expertise of the AR members for some insight. If anyone has had some experience with these double rifles I would certainly appreciate your comments, thanks.  | ||
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Would also love to hear about these great looking rifles.  | |||
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Very Limited experience in that I have handled them twice at Shows. I liked what I saw, felt etc. The VP of sales actually dismantled a shotgun for me so I could see how it worked. Have always been impressed with the guns made by them - shotguns and rifles. Can't comment on anything else like shootability but I reckon they wouldn't sell anything bad. Good luck. . | |||
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Me too have been looking into African Express double. An enquiry I did here the other day regarding a .600Nitro was that their Baseprice was Eu$ 24000 for the extractor and aprox another 1000 with ejectors. A similar gun made in britain would be 70% higher. I am considering seriously to have the African Express model made one day .DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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I have not fired a Famars, however every one that I have handled seem to be a high quality rifle! I love their extended top strap! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Ive handled a Famars but not fired it Ive handled a Berretta 455e but not fired it. Ive handled a few H&H SxS rifles....the .300H&H was a heavy dog of a thing. I usually found SxS 9,3x74r rigs to be most delightful ie; lighter and more lively. | |||
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I find my light and lively Chapuis 9.3X74R double to be a sharp kicking little Bitch!   Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Some years ago, 15? or 20?, Famars made doubles for Champlin Firearms in the style of a pre-war Rigby. I remember seeing one in the Enid shop and George commenting that he liked the resulting rifle but the delivery time was too slow for his tastes so they were discontinued. Does anyone else remember these rifles? | |||
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Correction here...The ejector .600Nitro cost Eu$ 27000,-- DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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Luxus FAMARS "Bwana": http://www.luxusarms.com/html/body_famars.html NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics. | |||
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Thank you to every who has replied, seems like a FAMARS it is. | |||
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Surely you exaggerate! ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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Retreever's DR is one, in 450 No. 2. ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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I have a Famars and it is a charm shoots 450, 480, and 500gr ammo the same. No tweeking required. Mike  | |||
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Really nice trophy and a great picture, Mike! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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FAMARS guns are super nice. I have 2 on order. I have been waiting a little over 2 years. If you decide to get one be ready to wait awhile! Super nice guns though! FAMARS used to produce all the barrels and actions for WJ Jeffery/Paul Roberts--I think Paul now works with Peter Hambrush. FAMARS also did most of the actions for the H&H round action too. Top shelf stuff!!!!! Ed DRSS Member | |||
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Just a quick note to say thank you for all your help, especially to Michael Podwika, whom I had the pleasure of speaking to the other day and to Ed for his enthusiastic confirmation of what I thought. I will certainly be purchasing one of these fine Double Rifles in the not too distant future. Thanks Again. | |||
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I have decided too...A slim trim .375Flanged with opgrades DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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Congrats on that mate. Now you just have to get ready for one of these.  | |||
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Indeed we do, looking forward to it. | |||
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