DUMOULIN EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLES
Four express rifles are offered on appropriately-sized sidelock and boxlock actions:
Prestige Sidelock Ejectors:
1. The “Prestige” large bore sidelock ejector on a 57 mm Greener pattern treble grip action
2. The “Prestige” medium bore sidelock ejector on a 53 mm Purdey pattern treble grip action
Pionnier Boxlock Ejectors:
3. The “Pionnier” large bore boxlock ejector on an 57mm Anson pattern action with Greener treble grip closure
4. The “Pionnier” medium bore boxlock ejector on an 53mm Anson pattern action with Purdey treble grip closure
1. “Prestige” Express Rifle, large bore, from $64,000
The “Prestige” large bore rifle is a sidelock ejector available in 470 NE and 500 NE 3”
· Sidelock ejector with back-action mechanism; double safety sears
· Action cut by hand from solid chrome molybdenum forging
· Greener treble grip closure
· H&H pattern ejectors
· Greener forend release
· Reinforced action with 57mm table
· Reinforced fences and side bolsters
· Double triggers; folding front trigger available
· Internal mechanism hand polished and gold plated against oxidation
· French grey or colour-hardened finish, including light scroll engraving
· The action is specifically designed to handle the heaviest cartridges
2. “Prestige” Express Rifle, medium bore, from $64,000
The “Prestige” medium bore rifle is a sidelock express rifle available in cartridges including the 8X57R, 9.3X74R, and 375 Flanged
· Sidelock ejector with back-action mechanism; double safety sears
· Action cut by hand from solid chrome molybdenum forging
· Purdey treble grip closure
· Reinforced action with 53mm table
· Reinforced fences
· Double triggers; folding front trigger available
· Internal mechanism hand polished and gold plated against oxidation
· French grey or colour-hardened finish, including light scroll engraving
3. “Pionnier” Express Rifle, large bore, from $34,500
The “Pionnier” is a large bore boxlock express rifle available in 470 NE and 500 NE 3”
· Anson boxlock ejector
· Action cut by hand from solid chrome molybdenum forging
· Greener treble grip closure
· Reinforced action with 57 mm table
· Reinforced fences and side bolsters
· Internal mechanisms mirror polished by hand; gold plating optional
· Sideplates available for engraving
· French grey or colour-hardened finish, including light scroll engraving
4. “Pionnier” Express Rifle, medium bore, from $34,500
The “Pionnier” medium bore is a boxlock express rifle available in 8X57R, 9.3X74R, and 375 Flanged
· Anson boxlock ejector
· Action cut by hand from solid chrome molybdenum forging
· Purdey treble grip closure
· Reinforced action with 53 mm table
· Reinforced fences and side bolsters
· Internal mechanisms mirror polished by hand; gold plating optional
· Sideplates available for engraving
· French grey or colour-hardened finish, including light scroll engraving
BARRELS:
Dumoulin offers barrels assembled by two methods: the proprietary cruciform cradle, and double chopper lump. Dumoulin’s cruciform cradle allows very precise joining of the barrels, and further preserves the hardening of the barrels through their entire length from breach to muzzle. Preserving barrel integrity maintains the highest strength, minimizes brittleness, allowing the most precise broached rifling. Dumoulin double rifles using the cruciform cradle routinely turn in incredible accuracy, easily capable of 1.5 inch four shot (2L, 2R) groups at 60 meters; 100 meter groups from each barrel rival bolt action accuracy. Hammer-forged double chopper lump barrels are available as an option.
Barrel Technical Data:
· Chrome Molybdenum
· Cruciform Cradle or Double Chopper Lump
· Precision rifling, broached or cut
· Folding blade express sights with retractable front moon,
regulated to 60 meters
· Claw mounts available
STOCKS:
· Highest grade Turkish and Moroccan walnut, hand cut and fit from customer-selected blank to measurements (fitting available)
· cheekpiece with shadowline; recoil pad or steel butt plate
· steel grip cap with sight well
· 1mm hand-cut checkering
· splinter or beavertail fore end, per customer request
ENGRAVING:
Herstal is home to many of the world’s most gifted engravers. Among those routinely used by Dumoulin are: Véronique Grosjean, Jean-Marie Smet, and Philippe Griffnée. Examples are found throughout the Empire Rifles site, as well as at www.dumoulin-herstal.com.
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