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Lot 485:Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 485:Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Built with blued steel demiblock barrels featuring a blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight, and a set of German claw mounts hosting a Zeiss Diavari-Z 1.5-6x42mm T* scope on the matted solid rib, standard markings, 1977 dated German proof marks, import mark under the forend, and chambers with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the coin finishes bolstered Blitz action with double Kersten locks engraved with a roe buck and doe on the left and a pair of wild boar on the right all surrounded by Arabesque scroll engraving. The rifle features double triggers (front is single set), cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety. The rifle is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered three-piece forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with black grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, rear sling swivel, and checkered black buttplate. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 13 oz. (with scope).

ConditionExcellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some dried grease on the action. The wood is very fine with a few tiny marks, some thinning varnish, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The scope optics are sharp.
Details
ManufacturerMerkel Gebruder
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge9.3x74R
Barrel24 13/16 inch solid rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are bright with minor signs of use and sharp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views577
Catalog page380
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