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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.   

FLAT BLACK

GRANITE TAN (SAND)

FOREST GREEN

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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