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Lot 495: Merkel Gebruder 260E Shotgun 20

Engraved Gold Inlay Custom Merkel Model 260 E Gun Sidelock Double Rifle/Shotgun & Shotgun Two Barrel Set IWA 2003 Show

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Lot 495: Merkel Gebruder 260E Shotgun 20

Engraved Gold Inlay Custom Merkel Model 260 E Gun Sidelock Double Rifle/Shotgun & Shotgun Two Barrel Set IWA 2003 Show

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $27,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Gold Inlay Custom Merkel Model 260 E Gun Sidelock Double Rifle/Shotgun & Shotgun Two Barrel Set IWA 2003 Show

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 260E
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26/26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 475
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

The side by side rifle/shotgun barrels have a small bead front sight, folding single leaf rear. Matted flat solid rib. The rifle barrel is chambered for the 8MM x 57IRS (323/8MM). The shotgun is a 3 inch 20 gauge and choked modified. The second barrel set is a side x side 20 gauge with 3 inch chambers and choked full & modified. Both barrel sets have their own forearm and a 2 inch wedge of engraving on the chamber sides. The sidelock action has special order engraving by master engraver "Bernd Ludwig", and features pine branch/leaf and cone and game scenes. The left lock has gold inlays of 3 wolves attacking a bull elk. The right lock has two bighorn sheep. The bottom has a gold wolf's head. Double triggers with a set-trigger feature on the front trigger. Tang safety, cocking indicators. Extra fancy triple-x English walnut pistol grip stock with fine-line checkering, shadow line small cheekpiece. Black composite butt plates & grip cap. Matching walnut beavertail forearm with multi-point checkering, engraved latch and knuckle. This is a one of a kind custom master engraved two barrel set IWA Show gun.

Rating Definition:

As new probably unfired as there is no marks on the breech face of the receiver with 99.9% of the factory finish overall. The wood is also in the same condition showing no handling marks. The shotgun has just exceptional engraving overall and as noted covers 100% of the action. It is complete with the original box numbered to the shotgun/rifle



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