Chapuis Do's and Do not's?

14 July 2007, 07:55

Finally received my UGEX 9.3 in and it looks great.
No instructions of any kind came with the rifle and this is my first double so bear with me.
I knew enough to figure out how to install the barrels and the forearm and did not dry fire it. But I remember reading somewhere about taking the pressure off the springs before storage.
What is the proper way to take this rifle apart for storage?
Will post photos soon but would like to add if you are on the fence about ordering one of these on the group buys, don't hesitate any longer. Rifles are well worth the money and you could not find a better gentleman to do business with than Dale.

PS: After all these years of being here why can't I post photos? It is a pain to go to photo bucket and do it.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

14 July 2007, 08:14

Charles_Helm

If you want you can email the pictures to me and I will post them for you.

Congratulations on the new rifle! I solved the spring tension problem by getting a hammer double...

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14 July 2007, 09:13

510wells

quote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
I remember reading somewhere about taking the pressure off the springs before storage.
What is the proper way to take this rifle apart for storage?

Releaving the striker springs. Two words

"Snap caps"

To store un-cocked, pull the triggers with the snap capes in the chambers, then remove the fore end before opening the action to take off the barrels. That way it doesn't cock the gun.

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14 July 2007, 22:07

J D

With rifle open,pull both triggers,close action with both triggers pulled back. the hammers won't catch on the sears.You can break the rifle down by removeing forarm with out reopening the gun. You should see the fireing pins sticking out once the barrels are removed.

JD

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15 July 2007, 00:27

Jim Manion

Since this is Bastille Day, aren't all Chapuis owners supposed to drink copious amounts of wine, don a beret, and run outside around their homes naked firing their doubles while shouting "Viva La France"?

Thought I read that somewhere...

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15 July 2007, 19:02

J D

Dam Jim ,I am sorry I missed that. I must be getting soft,24 hours of hunting shooting and a little drinking (I was trying to hang with
doc and Bal) I just had to get some sleep.
I kind of remember the cook comeing in for breakfest,and haveing to share the kitchen with Bal.
JD

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My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

16 July 2007, 02:13

Edmond

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Manion:
Since this is Bastille Day, aren't all Chapuis owners supposed to drink copious amounts of wine, don a beret, and run outside around their homes naked firing their doubles while shouting "Viva La France"?

Thought I read that somewhere...

quote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
Snap caps were ordered but on back order.
Thanks guys,
PS: Ordered the beret as well.