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Chapuis Armes manufactures hunting firearms from its St.-Bonnet-Le-Château facility in the Loire Valley of France. The company has been building shotguns and rifles since the early 1900s—a dynasty of hunters and craftsmen who treat gunmaking as both art and precision engineering.

The factory location itself carries gunmaking history. St. Etienne, the region where Chapuis operates, is the same area that produced the legendary Model 1777 musket that helped America win independence from Britain. That historical pedigree matters: it's a region defined by centuries of firearm expertise.

Upland Hunting Shotguns: - Chasseur - Side-by-side shotguns in Classic and Artisan configurations - Faisan - Over-under shotguns for upland hunters

Big Game Rifles: - Elan - Side-by-side double rifles - RGEX - Double rifles - IPHISI - Double rifles - ROLS - Double rifles - X4 - Trim, handy side-by-side double rifles (introduced 2023), designed for easy re-regulation to your favorite load

Every Chapuis firearm starts from what experienced hunters actually need—not what engineers want to design. The entire production process happens in France: all stages of manufacturing and finishing are executed in-house at their facility.

The core philosophy: Unbox your new shotgun or rifle and take it to the field without tweaking or modifications.

Durability and reliability come from: - Exceptional material selection and quality control - Uncompromising manufacturing tolerances - In-house, government-certified proof house (rare in European firearm manufacturing) - All firearms proofed to CIP standards

Shotguns marked with a special Fleur de Lys indicate proof for steel shot. If your shotgun has interchangeable choke tubes, they too must carry the Fleur de Lys marking if used with steel shot.

Chapuis emphasizes that French tradition and aesthetic excellence define their brand. Every firearm receives the handwork and finishing details that make them visually striking—guns that look as good as they perform. The company's reputation for aesthetics is built on this commitment to detail at every stage.

2-Year Warranty Coverage: - Covers all raw material and manufacturing flaws for 2 years from original purchase date - Does not cover wood components - Does not cover bulging, rupture, normal wear, or damage from non-approved gunsmiths - Warranty transfers only to original purchaser - Repairs or replacements performed by Chapuis-selected gunsmiths

US-Based Customer Service: - Call 1-800-264-4962 for warranty questions and customer service - Kim Cahalan serves as media contact: (309) 944-5341 or (309) 714-0343

Chapuis firearms are distributed through authorized dealers. Use their dealer locator on the website to find retailers in your area. All firearms come with the 2-year warranty and access to their US customer service team.

For Shooters: Chapuis guns don't need gunsmithing out of the box. The handwork and tolerances ensure your new shotgun or rifle functions flawlessly for the field.