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

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

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

Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved Gebruder Merkel Over/Under Double Rifle with Zeiss Scope

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Double Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 9.3x74R
Barrel: 24 13/16 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 497
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 380
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minor signs of use and sharp rifling.
Description:

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).

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 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.



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