First imported in 2000, this shotgun features blue barrels, trigger guard and break lever, and silver grayed, scalloped box lock Anson & Deeley box lock action and forearm hardware. The action is engraved with relief scroll patterns with wooded game bird scenes on the sides and the Suhl logo on the bottom. Solid concave matte rib with a single brass bead sight marked "280EL 28 GA" in a panel near the breech. The left barrel is import marked over "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL / MADE IN GERMANY". 2 3/4" chambers, choked modified/full with Holland & Holland ejectors. There is a small area of floral scroll engraving on the breech end sides of the barrels. Automatic tang mounted safety, Greener cross bolt, double under lugs, double triggers and mounted with petite frame high gloss oil finished Luxury Grade checkered English walnut splinter forearm with engraved hardware and straight grip stock with a black plastic Merkel buttplate. Length of pull approximately 14 3/8".

Near new. The shotgun retains 99% plus original finish with only a couple light scratches and handling marks. The wood is excellent plus with a few overall scattered minor dings and handling marks, and sharp checkering.