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Lot 3526: R. Weiss Engraved Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Master Ralph Weiss Signed and Engraved Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3526: R. Weiss Engraved Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Master Ralph Weiss Signed and Engraved Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Master Ralph Weiss Signed and Engraved Gebruder Merkel Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1419
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 347
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Built with blued Krupp Stahl barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, 2 1/4 inch wedges of floral scroll at either breech, standard markings, 1998 dated German proofs, and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished sidelock action with full coverage floral scroll engraving which extends to the triggerguard, toplever, and both tangs. The gun is signed "R. WEISS" in a banner at the rear of the left lockplate for Merkel Master Engraver Ralph Weiss. The gun features bushed firing pins, cocking indicators on the lockplate, double triggers, and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and a straight grip stock with a leather wrapped recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both proofed and measured at 18.6mm (.732 inches); choke constriction .005/.015 inches; minimum wall thickness .031/.028 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 13/16 inch drop at heel; 15 1/4 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and overall sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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