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CHAPUIS ARMES
A SMETS-ENGRAVED .375 H&H 'MODEL C115 ARTISAN SUPER ORION' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 33481,
25 1/2in. nitro barrels with raised sight rib, open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the breech end with quickly-detachable telescopic sight mounts and rings, hold-open toplever, manual safety, rolled-edge triggerguard, relief engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork surrounding depictions of an African bull elephant, buffalo and rhino in savannah backdrops, the triggerplate signed 'JM Smets', bright finish overall, 14 1/8in. highly-figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap (with trap) and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 9lb. 7oz., in its lightweight case
Estimate £3,000-3,500
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