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The History of Chapuis

Chapuis Armes is a company that has been involved in the gun-making industry since the beginning of the 20th century. In 1934, Jean Louis Chapuis founded a small workshop in the Loire Valley, which gradually grew into a larger family business after World War 2. Initially, the company focused on making gun parts such as actions and barrels for the St. Etienne gun industry. However, the company quickly gained recognition for producing high-quality double rifles, and in the 1970s, they began manufacturing shotguns as well.

In the 1980s, Chapuis Armes moved its production to a more modern plant and incorporated CNC machines to enhance their production capabilities. The company has remained under the ownership and management of Jean Louis Chapuis's descendants throughout the century and in the 90s, Vincent and David Chapuis took over the management of the company.

Nowadays, Chapuis Armes produces high-quality rifles and shotguns in different configurations. The company's popular weapons include the Super Orion 3 series of over-and-under rifles, the Progress 3 series of side-by-side rifles, and the newly developed ROLS straight pull bolt action rifles, which are available in different finishes. They are also widely recognized for their premium shotguns, such as the FAISAN or CHASSEUR series. Besides their line of over/under and side-by-side rifles and shotguns, Chapuis Armes also manufactures the Manurhin double-action revolver since 1998.

Although the Beretta Holding Group acquired Chapuis Armes in 2019, the company continues to be run on a daily basis by David and Vincent Chapuis, the grandsons of the company's founder.

Chapuis Elan Rifle Review

The Chapuis Elan Rifle is a side-by-side double rifle chambered for .375 H&H, .450/.400 Nitro Express, and 470 Nitro Express. The rifle is available in two variants, namely the Elan Classic and Elan Artisan, both of which feature a walnut stock and a high-quality game boxlock action.

The barrels on Elan come in two lengths of 24-inch or 26-inch and are blued with V-shaped express sights. A high-vis flip-up night sight is provided on the front sight to facilitate aiming in low-light conditions. The rifle also enables the attachment of Recknagel or EAW mounts to the top rib without requiring modification.

The Elan comes with double triggers, and its manual safety is positioned on the action tang. It is equipped with automatic ejectors to easily remove spent cartridges from the chamber when the action is split open. In terms of comfort, there is a rubber recoil pad preinstalled on the back of the stock. The Classic variant features a classic stock sporting a cheekpiece, while the Artisan variant boasts a highly figured walnut stock.

Chapuis Elan, chambered for .375 H&H Mag.

Figure 1: Chapuis Elan, chambered for .375 H&H Mag. (Source: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/chapuis-armes-elan-classic-side-by-side-rifle)

Chapuis Elan Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.375 H&H Mag.
.450/400 Nitro Express
.470 Nitro Express

Chapuis Elan Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Chapuis Elan Classic
Chapuis Elan Artisan

Chapuis Elan comes with a machined rib on the top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes.

Chapuis Elan receiver, chambered for .470 Nitro Express

Figure 2: The receiver of Chapuis Elan, chambered for .470 Nitro Express (Source: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/review-my-first-double-lh-chapuis-brousse-470-ne-evo-shield-recoil-pad.54580/https:/www.africahunting.com/threads/review-my-first-double-lh-chapuis-brousse-470-ne-evo-shield-recoil-pad.54580/)

The picture above shows the two segments with screws located on the rib of the rifle. These segments serve as the designated cutout spots for mounting the Recknagel bases, which allow for the attachment of scopes or other optical devices. It's worth noting that the screws on these segments match the overall appearance of the rifle and are thus an integral part of its aesthetic.

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Chapuis Elan are the following:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Chapuis Elanare the following:

Best Scope Mounts for Chapuis Elan

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Chapuis Elan

Chapuis Elan rifles come equipped with a machined rib on the top of the receiver which can accept Recknagel scope mounts. This ERAMATIC Pivot mount is a great option for your rifle. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a 30-year warranty.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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Chapuis Elan

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Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Chapuis Elan

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