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Looks like EAA is importing them again. Anyone have any info? Pic from Gun Blast at Nat'l Sporting Goods Wholesale Show in Reno, labeled "EAA Double Rifle"- ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gunblast.com/images/NASGW2009/DSC09351.JPG) http://www.gunblast.com/NASGW2009.htm
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Word elsewhere is that these double guns are designed for the low pressure loads like the 45-70, though they appear to also offer it in .270 and 30-06 (??)
Not the cheap big-bore double some might have been hoping for, I suspect.
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OK looking toy for wannabe's, but I would not trust my life on one so I am OK with them being offered in 45/70, 270 and such. One in 50/140 Sharps would be fun to play with but I still regard them as toys.
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Yet a 45-70 would be a nice Elk rifle.
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Googled around a bit and it looks like they may get the Sabatti (rumors of Nitro calibers) as well as the Russian guns.
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And what, pray tell, is a Sabatti?
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Sabatti is an arms company based in Italy. They are the Yugo
of the european rifle manufacturing community.
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I wonder how they regulate the barrels (if they do at all).
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From Closed Gun Broker ad a couple months ago- We are selling a brand new Sabatti "Classic 92" Double Rifle chambered in 45-70. These are imported by EAA and are made in Italy. This one has an engraved, case colored receiver which is not cataloged and I think you can count the number of the case colored ones imported on your fingers. Supposedly it was a mixup, EAA wanted the case coloring on another model or something, we bought two, there might have been a few more before we found them. The best part is we got an amazing deal on them, this is the cheapest refulated double rifle I've ever seen. These are NOT the old Russian Baikal/EAA/Remington double rifles that you have to regulate yourself, this is a totally different model and you don't have to monkey around with that, it just happens that it's also imported by EAA. If they ever show up there's supposed to be a wide selection of chamberings (including nitro chamberings) and a couple different models of these to pick from that we have backordered. They're all going to be way cheaper than any other double rifles around, however the price we have on these will probably never be touched as it's a special one time deal. If you want more info on the others let us know and we can let you know what we have coming and put you on the list, we just can't give you any date on when to expect it, and given past events, can't 100% promise they'll show up at all, however since we got these I can't imagine not seeing any more. As you can see it has the European style angled stock. There is a Boar on each side of the receiver and a stag on the bottom with lots of scroll work all over (even the screw head as you can see!) and a really rich case coloring on the receiver and tang. It has 24" barrels with double triggers, and it has fiber optic open sights which you don't see on too many double rifles, I think they try to make them look older, but if you want to shoot it I think these sights are the way to go. It comes with a base as well if you'd prefer a scope. If you take a look at the target they shoot pretty well too, I've seen double rifles three times the price that weren't regulated as well. These are really nice looking rifles and priced way below all double other rifles Buy now price was $3600 and it didn't sell. Don't know any more about these than I have found on a quick Google search, but thought it was interesting.
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While I'm sure that these aren't the quality of an H&H or Purdy they're not going for that price either.
If you look at the EAA/USSG site you'll see they are advertized up to a 600 NE. All Euro guns must pass the CIP proofs so it will be safe to shoot.
I've got a 450 NE on order. Try finding any other DR for less than 5K. They come with the regulation target. If they aren't that good then I'm not out alot.
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I have seen a 9.3x74 in the classic and deluxe. Classic was about 3500 Cdn and deluxe about 800 more. If I remember right. They say within a year they will have nitros from 450 to 500. Also 375 H&H 416 Rigby and 458 Win. If they do show up I will try to get a 450. I know if they made a 450/400 it would sell also. I will never afford a nice double so this would be a cheaper fun way to play with a nice looking gun.
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Interesting - which 450 Nitro is it chambered for? I think the 470 NE would be the hot ticket.
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There is only one 450 Nitro Express. There is a #2 and it's called 450 #2 Nitro Express.A 3 1/4" case similar to the 45-120.
The way I see it it's a low case pressure 458 Winny. It'll toss a 480 to 500 grn slug out at 2100 to 2200 fps.
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...a .405 Winchester would certainly be interesting. I saw one so chambered at the Allenstown, Pa. show last month but at $9K it was a little over my budget...
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I highly doubt that this chambering would be included, but if they made one in 475 #2 I would be sorely tempted. Always wanted a rifle so chambered. If anyone out here in campfire land has an extra rifle in this caliber and could part with it........
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I'd love to get one of those in 303 British.
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There's a old German 405 for sale here locally for alot less than 9k. I've handled it and it's sweet.
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If there is only one 450 Nitro Express then how come there is a #2?
But, what I wanted to know was if it was the longer version or the shorter, and you answered my question.
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