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Identify this rifle please

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:39 am
by j-team
Can anyone identify what rifle this is please? Shooter is French and the event is Munich WC 2012

Re: Identify this rifle please

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:05 am
by j-team
Ok, I think maybe its a Unique T2000

Re: Identify this rifle please

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:08 am
by Tim S
That's Valerian Sauveplane with a Borlov (aka Borlo, Borloz).
I've asked about Borlov on other forums, and information is limited. I understand these were the product of a small (one man?) shop in Switzerland. Alister Allan used a Borlov at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (not sure about LA in '84). Herr Borlov fitted Anschutz and Unique barrels I believe (Val's may be a Unique), and Anschutz 5018 triggers.

A Unique T2000 would have a more rounded top. EDIT - No thinking of the X-Concept, the T2000 is a similar shape but has a safety on the bolt.

The stock is a GE600, the progenitor of today's Esprit Carabine.