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Lot #583
Lot #585

Lot 584: Olaf Weiss Signed and Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Rifle

Factory Master Olaf Weiss Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 584: Olaf Weiss Signed and Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Rifle

Factory Master Olaf Weiss Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
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Factory Master Olaf Weiss Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Double Rifle

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 375 H&H magnum
Barrel: 23 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1233
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 425
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with a ramped blade front and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sights on the matted solid rib, light engraving at the breech, 1999 dated German proofs, and chambers with a single extractor. The coin finished sideclipped boxlock action displays light scroll engraving around a standing bull elephant on the left side and a pouncing lion on the right side. The engraving is signed "O.WEISS" in a banner on the left side for Merkel Master Engraver Olaf Weiss. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with black plastic grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and black plastic buttplate. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 9 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, some minor oxidation around the forend lug and front sling swivel base, slight stress line at the upper tang, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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