Chapius Arms Progress 16 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun, 27.5 in Barrels, Single Trigger, Case Color Hardened, Factory Engraved
This French-made Progress side-by-side stands out for its classic configuration and refined execution. It features 27.5-inch barrels with a matted solid rib, a color case-hardened receiver with factory bouquet-and-scroll engraving, and an English-style straight-grip walnut stock with significant right-hand cast-off. Fixed IM (right) and M (left) chokes, a single trigger, and detailed rib-extension (doll's head) lockup round out a build associated with the Progress model’s double-hook locking system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Very mild wear is evident. The barrels lock up tightly. The locking lug shows ample life remaining. The firing pins are pristine. The ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Chapius Arms Progress 16 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The break-action boxlock design pairs with a rib-extension (doll's head) lockup, a hallmark feature associated with the Progress line’s double-hook locking approach. The receiver wears a traditional case color-hardened finish and factory bouquet-and-scroll engraving, with engraved borders carried onto the rib extension.
The barrels measure 27.5 inches and are finished in blued steel with a matted solid top rib and a single small front bead sight. They are set with fixed chokes: IM in the right barrel and M in the left, offering a purposeful pattern pairing for field or clays.
Stocking is classic and purposeful: an English straight-grip walnut stock with a checkered wood buttplate and a splinter forend using a Deeley (Deeley & Edge) latch. The stock shows pronounced right-hand cast-off to suit a right-handed shooter.
Markings include FRANCE on the rib and ST ETIENNE – FRANCE on the matted top rib just forward of the breech, confirming its French origin. The gun is configured with a single trigger and hammerless action, and capacity is two rounds.