The Chapuis Armes Elan Artisan is a double rifle chambered in .450-400 Nitro Express with a 25.5-inch barrel. It has a 2-round capacity and comes finished in black and walnut. The Elan Artisan is built on a break-action platform suited for large-caliber applications. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chapuis Armes 
• Model: Elan Artisan 
• Caliber: .450-400 NE 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 2rd 
• Barrel Length: 25.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black & Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Double rifle configuration with a 25.5-inch barrel 
• Chambered in .450-400 Nitro Express 
• 2-round capacity 
• Black and walnut finish combination 
• Break-action platform

Owners of the Elan Artisan consistently point to the walnut stock and overall craftsmanship as the standout qualities. For a double rifle in .450-400 NE, the fit and finish live up to the Chapuis name, and most buyers feel the build quality justifies the price point.

In the field, the break-action handling and 25.5-inch barrel make the rifle manageable given the caliber. Owners note the balance is good for the platform, though the .450-400 NE chambering means recoil is substantial and not for the uninitiated.

The Elan Artisan draws buyers who want a purpose-built double rifle rather than a bolt gun. The common sentiment is that the 2-round capacity is inherent to the platform and not a drawback for its intended use. Trigger feel draws mixed feedback, with some wanting a crisper break.