Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #4091
  • Lot #507
Lot #506
Lot #508

Lot 507: Gebruder Merkel Model 203E Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 203E Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 507: Gebruder Merkel Model 203E Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 203E Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 203E Hand Detachable Sidelock Shotgun with Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: German
Model: Over/Under
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1867
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 432
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued steel barrels with a bead blade front sight, flip rear sight, and German claw mounts holding a Zeiss Z6x42mm scope on the matted solid rib, scroll engraving around the breech, import mark under forend, 1968 dated German proofs, choke constrictions of .017/.025 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The coin finished hand detachable sidelock action displays floral scroll engraving, oak leaf carved fences, and deep relief game scenes showing a hound and boars on the left, a capercallie on the underside, and a stag and hinds on the right. The gun features double triggers (front is single set), cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, black grip cap, carved band near butt, and Decelerator recoil pad. Length of pull 15 3/16 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 2 oz. (with scope).

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor pressure marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Scope optics clear. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #733: Engraved J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 3000 Drilling with Zeiss Scope

    Lot #734: Game Scene Engraved German George Link Hammer Drilling

    Lot #791: Factory Engraved Charles Daly Lindner Empire Single Shot Shotgun

    Lot #786: Factory Engraved B-S/S Grade I Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

    Lot #789: Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Auto 5 Twenty Shotgun

    Lot #219: Factory Engraved Charles Daly Lindner Empire Single Shot Shotgun