DBBill
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Loc: Southern California, USA
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I've been looking all over for a nice medium-bore double either 9.3x74R or 375 H&H etc.
It will be used mostly for a "fun-gun" with perhaps a trip for boar on a driven hunt. Prefer a single-trigger (I know everyone says get double triggers but I want a single-trigger if possible) and it can't be too heavy or have barrels that are too long...ideally a max of around 8 to 8 1/2 pounds and barrels 24" or so. Max price $8-$10K but I'm as cheap as anyone so would like a bargain.
I've been cruising the internet without a lot of luck, calling dealers etc but summers coming and I need a project. Anyone seen anything they can't use?
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foxfire
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Loc: Long Island N.Y.,
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Try this link and search double rifles. He seems to list a lot of doubles. There were 9.3x74R's and 375 H&H's.
Double Gun Headquarters
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foxfire
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Loc: Long Island N.Y.,
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Here's a couple more:
Chapuis
Merkel
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NitroX
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DBBill
Not sure about USA prices but it should be quite easy to get a new 9.3x74mmR for less than that. In a Merkel and maybe a Chapuis. A 9.3mm should be quite a bit cheaper than a big bore say in .470.
If you go for a Tikka or Valmet, around $1600 or a bit more. That's what mine just cost. It will do until something else suitable appears.
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NE450No2
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DBBill
Take a hard look at the Chapuis 9,4x74R.
I have had one for about 7 years.
It is scoped and I have taken quite a bit of game with it in TX, Idaho, Canada, and Africa. It weighs 7 1/4 lbs without scope.
Do a search on my previous posts here and on AR.
The Chapuis is my favorite rifle under 40 calibre.
I would recommend you get one with two triggers.
After you use the 9,3 double, you WILL want a large bore double for sure. 
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foxfire
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Loc: Long Island N.Y.,
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The Chapuis link I posted above shows a 9.3X74R SxS for $5875.00 and a good looking rifle at that.
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luv2safari
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Loc: United States
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foxxy,
Did you have a gander at the price tag? It says $5,195.00!  I talked with the seller a while back; he says it was an old photo of a prior gun, so better pin him down. In any case, he sounds a bit deceptive. 
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new_guy
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Loc: Texas
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I know the guy, but have never bought from him.
He's selling with small margins, and his price fluctuation reflects the volitiliy of the dollar currently.
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