Express rifles
Double express rifles
Three side-by-side double rifles, a boxlock, a hammer gun and a sidelock, built to order in Eibar from 8×57 JRS for driven boar to .600 Nitro Express for elephant.
Calibers
Every model is built to order in five calibers. Tell us the game and the country and we will advise.
- 8×57 JRS
- Rimmed 8 mm Mauser, the classic European driven-game round.
- 9.3×74R
- Rimmed, flat-shooting and versatile: from boar and red deer to plains game.
- .470 Nitro Express
- The standard dangerous-game cartridge for a double rifle.
- .500 Nitro Express
- More bullet weight for elephant and buffalo.
- .600 Nitro Express
- The heaviest of the classic Nitro Express rounds.
Why a double rifle
Two barrels, two locks, two triggers: a double rifle gives an immediate second shot without moving the hand from the grip, and if one lock ever fails the other still fires. That is why it remains the rifle of choice for dangerous game and for fast, close shots at driven boar.
The difficult part is regulation: making two barrels shoot to the same point. Each Ugartechea rifle is regulated and test-fired in Eibar before it goes to the Eibar Proof House.
Compare the rifles
| Model | Action | Extraction | Stock | Engraving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | Anson & Deeley boxlock | Extractors; selective ejectors to order | Selected walnut, pistol grip, cheekpiece, hand-checkered | Hand-engraved scroll and flowers |
| Model C | Sidelock with external hammers | Extractors; selective ejectors to order | Figured walnut, pistol grip, cheekpiece, recoil pad | Fine scroll, by hand |
| Model V | Hammerless sidelock | Selective automatic ejectors; extractors on request | Exhibition-grade walnut, pistol grip with steel cap, cheekpiece, recoil pad | Full coverage, rosette and fine scroll, by hand |
For outfitters, safari operators and importers
Rifles for a lodge’s loan rack, for professional hunters, or a run in one caliber for your market: tell us the quantity and specification and we will reply with price and lead time.
Questions
Which calibers are available?
All three models are built in 8×57 JRS and 9.3×74R, and in the big-bore .470, .500 and .600 Nitro Express. Big-bore rifles are built heavier to handle the recoil. Other calibers can be discussed with your order.
Which ammunition is the rifle regulated for?
A double rifle is regulated for one load. Tell us the brand and bullet weight you will hunt with; we regulate for it at 50 m (55 yd) unless you ask for another distance.
What is the difference between the three models?
The Model 3 is a boxlock: simple, strong and the most affordable. The Model C is a hammer sidelock, preferred by many professional hunters. The Model V is a hammerless sidelock with full-coverage engraving and exhibition walnut.
Are the barrels regulated?
Yes. Every rifle is test-fired and regulated in Eibar so both barrels shoot to the same point at 50 m, then proofed at the Eibar Proof House.
Can you supply in volume?
Yes. We supply importers, dealers and outfitters. Use the quote form or email us with model, caliber and quantity.
Contact
Talk to the workshop
Questions about a model, a specification or an order? Email us and the team in Eibar will reply, usually within one business day.
