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Lot 1454:Dorothee Wage Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 140A Double Rifle

December 7th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1454:Dorothee Wage Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 140A Double Rifle

December 7th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Factory Master Dorothee Wage Signed and Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Model 140A Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express with Box

Built with blued steel barrels featuring a ramped beaded blade front sight and three leaf (one standing, two folding) rear sight on the matted solid rib, front sling swivel, standard markings, small wedges of scroll engraving at the breech, German proof marks dated 2007, and chambers with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished sideclipped boxlock action which displays scroll engraving surrounding a rhinoceros on the left and a bull cape buffalo on the right. The left side of the action is signed "D.W." for Merkel Master Engraver Dorothee Wage. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with black plastic grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and Merkel rubber recoil pad. Includes the original factory box. Length of pull 14 1/2 inches. Weight 10 lbs. 14 oz.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, slight stress line at upper tang, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with minor storage wear.
Details
ManufacturerMerkel Gebruder
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge470 Nitro Express
Barrel23 5/8 inch solid rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright with strong rifling and minor signs of use.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2219
Catalog page386
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