My Amazing Double Date!

[Royal27]

Nice !!!!

Cant wait to hear about you shooting it. And to see it in person!

 

[Nyati]

It´s a beauty, congrats !

 

[Sabattiboy]

That wood is too beautiful for me. I might end up admiring it instead of shooting the Buffalo I was there for.
A great find for you.

 

[norfolk shooter]

@Just Gina Bravo!!! Your world will now be all the more richer for having a double in it. The are such fun to use and the cool factor at the range is something else. The wood is bloody nice if I say so. I feel its made all the more special as its something you have waited for and hunted out. Congrats once again XXX

PS cant wait to see you guys at the DSC you can tell me all about her then. Also what process do you use for naming a rifle??

 

[Bullthrower338]

Beautiful Gina, congratulations she is a beauty!

 

[Rare Breed]

I have wanted a double for quite some time. I have seen some really gorgeous ones but every one of them just had one flaw: They did not belong to me. I wanted a double that would be both effective on all DG and not too difficult to shoot. Briefly thought about a .375 in both the flanged and the .375 HH however, everyone I talked to was confident that I could handle a 450/400 NE being that I have a 404 Jeffrey. So, I zeroed in on looking for a 450/400. Seriously thought about a Heym, but they usually only have about 25% engraving and while there are some very nice ones, for me personally, I just found others more attractive. I considered looking for an old English double but all of those were in the 3.25” version and ultimately, I decided I wanted the 3”.

I went to visit JJ and drop my Jeffery off with him for a spa day and have a recoil reducer installed in the stock and the LOP reduced. He had a very nice Gibbs in 450/400 that was made in 1930 and I really liked it. It fit me pretty well also. But it was a 3.25”. By the way, he has dies for it if anyone is interested After visiting with JJ, I went to see George at Champlin to look around because he had some doubles that I was interested in, including two new Chapuis, both in 3”. JJ told me if I ended up purchasing one from George to drop it back off to him and he would get it all fitted for me. George went through all the reasons to have a double vs a bolt gun. He also told me some really awesome stories of his travels which was great! After a few hours of playing with guns, visiting, and swapping stories, I ended up leaving with my brand new Chapuis 450/400 3” NE Elan. It has 95% floral engraving with a cape buffalo engraving as well. There were two of them, but I quite fancied one over the other because I liked the wood on one of them a lot more than the other. I was also quite pleased with the regulation target that came with it. The regulation target I was most pleased with went with the one that I liked the most. Some of the added benefits of this rifle are that it has the fold over front night sight, and removable blocks in case I ever wanted to add a scope. It has a lifetime warranty with any service work done by JJ Perodeau. Winner-Winner!! After paperwork, check writing, and lots of hugs, I was back on the road to JJ’s. The new Chapuis had photos taken before I left it for its stay at the spa where it will get the full spa treatment by JJ. Once I get her home, I will have to see what her name shall be. So…here she is!
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@ActionBob @Wheels @Bullthrower338 @Royal27 @Shootist43

I bought the exact same gun from George, took it to Africa and took 4 PG and a Cape Buffalo with it this past July. Absolutely love the gun as will you. It is my one gun Africa hunting rifle. I installed a Trijicon 2.5 red dot sight but could have taken alll 5 animals with IRI on sights which are excellent.

 

[Berettaco]

Congratulations and a great choice of brand and caliber! What a beauty!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I have wanted a double for quite some time. I have seen some really gorgeous ones but every one of them just had one flaw: They did not belong to me. I wanted a double that would be both effective on all DG and not too difficult to shoot. Briefly thought about a .375 in both the flanged and the .375 HH however, everyone I talked to was confident that I could handle a 450/400 NE being that I have a 404 Jeffrey. So, I zeroed in on looking for a 450/400. Seriously thought about a Heym, but they usually only have about 25% engraving and while there are some very nice ones, for me personally, I just found others more attractive. I considered looking for an old English double but all of those were in the 3.25” version and ultimately, I decided I wanted the 3”.

I went to visit JJ and drop my Jeffery off with him for a spa day and have a recoil reducer installed in the stock and the LOP reduced. He had a very nice Gibbs in 450/400 that was made in 1930 and I really liked it. It fit me pretty well also. But it was a 3.25”. By the way, he has dies for it if anyone is interested After visiting with JJ, I went to see George at Champlin to look around because he had some doubles that I was interested in, including two new Chapuis, both in 3”. JJ told me if I ended up purchasing one from George to drop it back off to him and he would get it all fitted for me. George went through all the reasons to have a double vs a bolt gun. He also told me some really awesome stories of his travels which was great! After a few hours of playing with guns, visiting, and swapping stories, I ended up leaving with my brand new Chapuis 450/400 3” NE Elan. It has 95% floral engraving with a cape buffalo engraving as well. There were two of them, but I quite fancied one over the other because I liked the wood on one of them a lot more than the other. I was also quite pleased with the regulation target that came with it. The regulation target I was most pleased with went with the one that I liked the most. Some of the added benefits of this rifle are that it has the fold over front night sight, and removable blocks in case I ever wanted to add a scope. It has a lifetime warranty with any service work done by JJ Perodeau. Winner-Winner!! After paperwork, check writing, and lots of hugs, I was back on the road to JJ’s. The new Chapuis had photos taken before I left it for its stay at the spa where it will get the full spa treatment by JJ. Once I get her home, I will have to see what her name shall be. So…here she is!
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@ActionBob @Wheels @Bullthrower338 @Royal27 @Shootist43

@Just Gina
When I looked at the title of your article I thought this might be interesting, a saucy double date with Gina could be very interesting to say the least. Luckily it wasn't I don't think my old heart could take the shock. Ha ha ha ha ha.
The double date you ended up with is still absolutely gorgeous and I'm sure it will give you more happiness and less trouble than the other type.
I'm looking forward to reading about your developing relationship with it and the journeys and joys you have together.
Bob

 

[Just Gina]

That's one gorgeous rifle. Gonna name her Jezebel? It looks like it can do some damage to dg in that caliber.

Thank you!
Yes, she should do some damage for sure! Not sure on her name yet. We need quality time when she gets back from the spa.

 

[Just Gina]

Just wonderful! Congrats!

Thank you!

 

[Just Gina]

Congratulations @Just Gina! Very fine selection you made on your double! The engraving and the timber look fantastic! Well done !

Thank you! I need to take some better pics when I get her back. She truly is gorgeous I think!

 

[Just Gina]

@Just Gina it appears you made some wise choices including who you were dealing with. You apparently have been doing your gun homework! Congratulations.

Thank you! I agree! JJ and George are great!

 

[Just Gina]

She is gorgeous Gina, especially with the night sight and the scope mounting ability. You might consider Karen after Blixen, Out of Africa fame. Or Margarete after Margarete Trappe, the famous Lady PH in East Africa.

Thank you, Kevin! Interesting you mention Out of Africa! It just so happens that I got to hold the very gun Robert Redford used in that movie! I was also told that Teddy Roosevelt's grandson shot a buffalo or elephant with it. I cannot remember now from all the excitement of the day! I REALLY wish I would have taken pics with it. I am kicking myself over it now. It was a party at George's that day lol. We had a lot of fun, and getting to see and hold that rifle was pretty darn amazing!
I love the name considerations you mentioned! She definitely needs a good one and those are great recommendations. Thank you!

 

[Just Gina]

That’s a beautiful gun, congratulations!

Thank you, Randy!

 

[Just Gina]

Congrats on a lovely new add!

Thank you!

 

[Just Gina]

Beautiful double , wood is just gorgeous, engraving is very nice. Perfect caliber too!


Congratulations , there are few things in life as exciting as getting a double rifle.

I am very happy for you!!

Thank you! It was an exciting day for sure! Cannot wait until I get her home!

 

[Just Gina]

Beautiful rifle. Congratulations. JJ will have it fitting perfectly.

Saw a trailcam photo of a bear. Seems like a perfect way to christen the 450/400.

Thanks, Bob!
If I had her I would have to try to do just that! She is probably enjoying her long spa visit

 

[Just Gina]

WOW, what a beautiful rifle, congratulations. You have some fine taste in guns BTW, Savannah would be a nice name for your rifle.

Thank you!

 

[Just Gina]

Congratulations on the new double Gina. A beautiful rifle in a great caliber.

Thank you!

 

[Just Gina]

Very nice!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Thank you!