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STANDARD RIFLE ٠ EAST AFRICA RIFLE ٠ LIBERTY RIFLE
EMPIRE RIFLE FINISH GRADES
Empire Rifles offers several finish grades. All grades of Empire hunting rifle include:
¨ Stainless Steel Match Barrel, length to customer spec
¨ Trigger tuned and weight to customer spec
¨ Length of pull to customer spec, Pachmayr Decelerator pad
¨ Weatherproof finish on all metal
¨ Straddle floorplate with release inside bow
¨ Rings, 1” or 30MM
¨ Scope Mounted and Sighted in, accuracy proof target and load data
¨ Triple Guarantee: Guaranteed Accuracy, Guaranteed Fit & Finish, Limited Lifetime Warranty
Professional Grade and Express Grade combine our most popular options at a savings; all rifles will be customized to your preference.
Field Grade: Components as above, plus hand-fitted Kevlar Stock. The best hunting is often found in demanding climates and terrain. The hunter with a Field Grade rifle is confident facing rain, snow, blistering sun and rough ground. Any of Empire’s models in hard-hunting Field Grade combine custom and tough in a single package.
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FLAT BLACK
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GRANITE TAN (SAND)
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FOREST GREEN
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GREY
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Guide Grade: Components as above, plus English XX Walnut Stock, with ebony grip cap and hand-cut checkering, hand rubbed oil finish. Just as a skilled hunting guide assures the opportunity for success, the Guide Grade elevates an Empire rifle with a streamlined stock of English walnut. A first-class rifle blending function with classic looks.
Professional Grade: Components as above, plus Turkish XXX Walnut Stock, cheekpiece with shadowline, ebony grip cap and 3 panel wrap/point pattern 24 LPI hand-cut checkering, hand-rubbed oil finish, and two inletted sling swivel studs. Combine a Mauser action, high grade Turkish Walnut, with the match grade barrel and components as found on all finish levels. . . the result is a serious and refined premium hunting rifle™, one any PH or Outfitter will be glad to see in your hands.
Express Grade: Components as above, plus Turkish XXX Grade Walnut Stock, crossbolt with ebony cap, cheekpiece with shadowline, ebony forend, steel grip cap (may substitute ebony at no charge), choice of 1 barrel band and 1 inletted stud or 2 inletted, 24 LPI hand-cut checkering, hand-rubbed oil finish. Express sights –silver bead on banded hooded front and single blade rear; Rings in either 1” or 30MM, Quick Detachable. The “Express Rifle.” The name alone conjures the great rifles that opened Africa. The essential dangerous game rifle with barrel band express sights, inletted swivels, high grade walnut accented in ebony and steel.

Empire Grade Rifle
Empire Grade: By Special Quote: unique “best” custom rifles incorporating the highest quality Special Selection Walnut, completely hand-made stocks fit to the customer’s physical build, engraving performed by Belgium’s finest master engravers.
FINISH GRADE COMPONENT CHART
| RIFLE GRADE | |||||
| RIFLE MODEL | Field | Guide | Professional | Express | Plus FET |
| Empire STANDARD, 98S Action | $ 5,585.00 | $ 5,785.00 | $ 6,945.00 | $ 7,985.00 | 98S: true Mauser design, Choice of Classic Magazine or Dropped Box Mag'n |
| Empire EAST AFRICA, 98M Action | $ 9,445.00 | N/A | $ 10,695.00 | $ 11,745.00 | 98M Oversize Magnum Mauser Dropped Box Magazine |
| Empire LIBERTY, 98L Action | $ 4,985.00 | Lgt Wgt Stock | |||
| Stock - Kevlar | Included | Hand Bedded, Paint Color To Suit | |||
| Stock - XX Walnut, 22 LPI, Satin Finish | Included | Hand Bedded | |||
| Stock - XXX Walnut, 3 panel wrap 24 LPI Checkering, Cheekpiece with Shadowline, Oil Finish | Included | Included | Hand Bedded | ||
| Stock: Cast Off for Rapid Sight Acquisition | Included | Included | Included | Included | Liberty Rifle has no cast |
| Grip Cap -Ebony | Included | Included | Opt'l | ||
| Grip Cap - Steel | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | ||
| Forend - Ebony | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | ||
| Express sights: Hooded Barrel Band Front, Single Blade Island Rear | Opt'l | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | East Africa Includes Quarter Rib |
| Crossbolt with ebony cap | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | ||
| Magazine -straddle floor plate | Included | Included | Included | Included |
5+1 Non-Magnum, 3+1 Magnum (add'l cap. opt'l) |
| Magazine -Magnum Drop Box | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | Included | 4+1 Most Magnum Cartridges |
| Barrel -Stainless Steel Match Grade | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Rings, 1" or 30MM Steel | Included | Included | Included | Included | Express Includes Quick Detach |
| Weatherproof Metal Finish, Matte Black | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Sling Swivel -front and rear studs | Included | Included | Included | Opt'l | |
| Sling Swivel --barrel band front and inletted rear | Opt'l | Opt'l | Opt'l | Included | Express May Sub 2 Inletted at Same Price |
| Pachmayr Decelerator Pad | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Scope Mounted and Sighted In, Accuracy Guaranteed | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Hex Head Screws | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Sling | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Case - Presentation | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
For a complete list, please see Options
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