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Lot 1373: Merkel Gebruder Over/Under Rifle Shotgun 16

Cased Merkel Model 240-1 Over/Under Combination Rifle/Shotgun Two Barrel Sets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1373: Merkel Gebruder Over/Under Rifle Shotgun 16

Cased Merkel Model 240-1 Over/Under Combination Rifle/Shotgun Two Barrel Sets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Merkel Model 240-1 Over/Under Combination Rifle/Shotgun Two Barrel Sets

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: Over/Under Rifle Shotgun
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 27 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1294
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Two bead sights mounted on a solid rib, 2 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Both sides of the top barrel are marked "BOHLER 'star' STAHL / Weichlot" with "GEBRUDER MERKEL / SUHL" on the bottom left. The bottom right barrel is marked "SUHLER WAFFENWERK". The casehardened action features a floral engraving on all sides and the fences, double triggers (forward adjustable), cocking indicators, top break lever, tang mounted manual safety, and a scalloped border where the action meets the wood. Mounted with a nicely figured, checkered pistol grip stock with checkered flats, metal grip cap, raised cheekpiece, a checkered plastic buttplate, and three-piece forearm with lever release. The gun also includes a set of 8 mm rifle barrels with a front ramp sight with a two leaf rear, including a flip up set slightly higher and claw style scope mounts. 12 1/2" length of pull. Complete with a hard tan canvas case with brass lock and latch assembly, leather corners, handles and straps. The case has a dark green felt interior with a sewn in leather Merkel sign. The case contains two 16 gauge snap caps, engraved scope rings and the case key.

Rating Definition:

Very Good. Both barrel sets maintain 95% plus of the blue refinishing. The 16 gauge barrel set has the bottom portion of the front bead chipped out and has some fading on the muzzles with some minor pitting on the right side of the lower barrel that has been covered during refinished. The rifle barrel set has some minor scattered dings and fading overall. The action has aged to a smooth gray with some case colors showing in the protected areas. The wood has been freshened and shows some few scattered light handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent with some fading and scratches and some light wear in the leather.



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