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.