I have a Chapuis( as well at 9 others) that was built for me personally and It's still stiff opening. I've got over 400 rounds thru it too. It's getting better but it's far from easy opening.
Another is a 450 NE by Searcy that is better but still new enough that it's not free. My 1906 Hollis 500/450 is sweet because it's got over a hundred years of use. I bet it was somewhat stiff when it was new too.
I'm not saying that I'd toss $3K out the window, but compare that to the price of another D/R.. It's cheap! Contact JJ Pederou at Camplains in Enid OK and discuss this for repairs needed.
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