The gun was built with blued Bohler Antinit steel barrels featuring a single (second rear bead removed) white bead sight on the matted flat vent rib, "GEBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL" marked on the left of the chambers, attractive scroll engraving around the breech, 1960 dated German proofs, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a highly attractive coin finished bolstered hand detachable sidelock action which displays deep cut scroll engraving with floral designs on the bolsters surrounding "GEBRUDER MERKEL" in a banner on the underside before continuing onto the triggerguard, toplever, and both tangs. The gun features a single selective trigger and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved coin finished fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with black polymer grip cap and a Kick-Eez recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.736 inches; choke constriction .024/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.021 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence. There is a crack at the lower rear of the forend; otherwise, the wood is very fine with some scattered marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.