Built with blued steel barrels with a single brass bead on the matted solid rib, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches with ejectors, a light spray of scroll on the side of either chamber, standard markings. The barrels are mated to a coin sideplated action which displays light floral flourishes which surround the gold inlaid marking "MERKEL/1622EL No.8" on the underside, and beautifully hand cut game scenes on each sideplate consisting of a pointer flushing a dove in a wooded scene on the left and a pair of pheasant in a hilly clearing. The left sideplate is signed with the initials "S.P." for Master Factory Engraver Suzanne Patheo. The toplever is engraved with more light flourishes and inlaid with "EL". Mounted in a magnificently figured and contrasted and multipoint checkered forend with engraved fittings, and straight grip stock with serrated plastic butt. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): bore measured 9 inches from the breech .633/.633 inches; choke constriction .009/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.34 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at the comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at the heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 1 oz.

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, oil staining on the action, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine with some light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.