The Chapuis Faisan Classic is an over/under shotgun chambered in 410 Gauge with a 28-inch barrel and a walnut stock. It is built for upland hunting, with the barrels and action machined from a single block of forged steel. The receiver carries a laser engraved coin finish, and the action's low profile keeps the shooter's hand close to the bore axis for fast pointing on flushing birds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chapuis 
• Model: Faisan Classic 
• Caliber: 410 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 in 
• Overall Length: 45 in 
• Weight: 5.7 lbs 
• Stock: Circassian Walnut, Grade 3 
• Finish: Laser Engraved Coin Finish 
   

Detailed Features 

• Ventilated rib for a consistent, even sighting plane 
• Flush-mounted choke tubes, supplied with IC and M chokes 
• Ejectors and an automatic safety for field-ready handling 
• Checkered pistol grip and checkered walnut butt plate for a secure hold 
• Single-block forged steel action built for long-term durability

Owners of the Faisan Classic tend to praise the fit and finish of the walnut stock and the coin-finish receiver engraving, noting the action feels tight and well fitted out of the box. Some note that the forged single-block action holds up well after repeated use, though buying a French-made gun means parts and service can take longer to source than with a domestic brand.

The low-profile action and 410 chambering make the Faisan Classic light and quick to swing, and hunters who choose it as an upland gun for grouse or dove like how readily it comes to shoulder. Recoil in 410 is mild, which some shooters appreciate for long days afield or as an easy introduction to over/under shotguns.

At this price point buyers expect premium wood and careful hand fitting, and most report the Faisan Classic delivers on that. The tradeoff some mention is that spare chokes and parts aren't as easy to find locally as for mass-market shotguns, so patience helps if something ever needs replacing.