Double Rifle

Hartmann & Weiss Double Rifle.  A double rifle is easily distinguished from a shotgun because of the rifle sights and often because of its reinforced frame.

 

Johann Springer Double Rifle, 8x57JR, with quick-detachable scope.

 

Fully rifled muzzles of a Rodda 4-Bore Double Rifle.

 

A Merkel Over-and-Under Double Rifle

Double Rifle - Two independent rifles, built on one frame, designed to allow two virtually instantaneously quick, totally reliable shots. The two barrels may be oriented either side-by-side or over-and-under. The apogee of the gunmaker's art. Particularly useful against dangerous game, which may be moving, and in your direction, with vengeance on its mind. Click for discussion of regulation.

 

 

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