DUMOULIN-HERSTAL S.A., ARMES DE LUXE
In addition to its line of U.S.-crafted custom rifles, Empire Rifles is proud to be the exclusive U.S. sales and service agent for Belgium's Dumoulin-Herstal S.A., Armes de Luxe, a leading continental maker of "best" quality guns and rifles.
Visit the Dumoulin site: www.dumoulin-herstal.com
Located in Herstal, Belgium, Dumoulin is well known in Europe and Africa for excellence, and is making a serious commitment to bring "best" quality rifles and shotguns to U.S. hunters and collectors.
The Empire Rifle Company provides Dumoulin clients with U.S.-based sales, maintenance, and customer services.
THE TONY SĀNCHEZ-ARIŅO RIFLES by DUMOULIN
Tony Sānchez-Ariņo, legendary ivory hunter, needs no introduction. Empire Rifles is proud to offer the crown of the Dumoulin line: dangerous game rifles designed in collaboration with Tony, incorporating his preferences in rifle configuration and cartridge selection.
These limited edition sidelock, boxlock, and magazine rifles reflect Mr. Sānchez-Ariņos vast experience on dangerous game. At 72, Tony still personally leads hunts for elephant. Choice of calibers and rifle configuration reflect Tonys incredible lifetime hunting experience --with almost 1300 elephant, 2000 buffalo and 328 lion to his credit, Tony is a living legend, in a select group of the most experienced dangerous game hunters to ever go afield.
The Tony Sānchez-Ariņo series is a numbered production, made entirely by hand to the highest standards, and carrying Tonys gold engraved signature, testimony to his confidence in these rifles. Annually, the Tony Sānchez-Ariņo Anniversary rifle will be offered, a single numbered masterpiece with every option and spectacular engraving. Please see Tony Sānchez-Ariņo Anniversary No. 1, below.
Tony Sānchez-Ariņo Rifle
Anniversary No. 1
Sidelock Ejector in 470 NE on Prestige platform
Double Rifle Set in oak-lined leather case including Cape Buffalo horn knife and matching "Reverso" watch, both engraved to match rifle.
Tony Sānchez-Ariņo Rifle
Anniversary No. 1
Sidelock Ejector in 470 NE on Prestige platform
Engraving Detail
Deeply incised Renaissance engraving with Cape Bufallo bull
Pionnier Boxlock Ejector in 470 NE with optional sideplates
Detail of engraving, two male lions, left side.
Pionnier Boxlock Ejector in 470 NE with optional sideplates
Detail of engraving, two Cape Buffalo bulls, right side.
Link: Double Rifle Technical Information
DUMOULIN HISTORY
Dumoulin is located in the heart of a region famed for its craftsmanship and exquisite engraving British houses routinely turn to Herstal as a source of actions and engraving. Although they do not command the same "name" premium as the better-known British, Dumoulin rifles are peers in quality if not in price with their British counterparts.
The complete Dumoulin line can be seen at http://www.dumoulin-herstal.com. All U.S. inquiries are handled by Empire Rifles, please refer to contact information page to request a catalogue or prepare a custom order.
Dumoulin builds Empire Rifles Empire Grade pieces the highest grade, engraved rifles hand-made with old world craftsmanship. All other Empire rifles are hand-made in the United States. Empire Grade rifles use the Empire 98 action, whereas Dumoulin rifles use a traditional FN 98 action.
De Luxe guns and rifles are typically made by houses bearing their founders name. Most British houses retain the name, but not the founder's input --name makers have been purchased by Channel and Cartier; some makers have vanished, others have been transplanted. Precious few have their founder at the helm, personally stamping his name and reputation on every exquisite hunting piece.
Ernest Dumoulin, the houses namesake, works on every rifle made, the way craftsmen have worked for two centuries, machining, filing, polishing, and fitting each action, barrel set, and stock to the customers specific instructions. Dumoulin began building rifles 52 years ago at age 14, and imbues the sum of his vast experience and skill into each rifle. Every time his name is stamped on a rifle his reputation is on the line a formidable reputation the world over.
Dumoulin caters to kings and princes, heads of state, magnates, professional hunters, and ordinary men and women appreciating the highest quality guns and rifles. Dumoulins colorful clientele includes Belgiums Royal Family, the Prince of Qatar, the Marquis Antinori, R.L. Wilson, and 1960s Chicago syndicate boss Sam Pancotta. . .
One of Dumoulins favorite projects was winning an order for two hundred and fifty .404 Jefferys for the Tanganyika Game Rangers a small scandal erupting as the Crown Agent selected Dumoulin over many more famous British houses.
Of Ernest Dumoulin, none other than R.L. Wilson has professed great respect and regard for his remarkable skills in gunmaking, calling him a maker of superb double rifles. (Source: dedicated photo of R.L. Wilson on Safari, presented by him to Ernest Dumoulin. Emphasis in original.)