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  • Lot #1627
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Lot 1627: Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Model 140 'Three Gun Set' Sa

Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Model 140 "Three Gun Set" Safari Series Double Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1627: Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Model 140 'Three Gun Set' Sa

Exceptional Factory Engraved Merkel Model 140 "Three Gun Set" Safari Series Double Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $35,000 - $55,000

A) Engraved Merkel Model 140 African Safari Series #2 Double Barrel Rifle in 500 Caliber

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 140 2 1-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 500
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5062
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This three gun set represents the three major rifle calibers used on all African Safaris; 375 H&H Magnum, the 470 Nitro Express and the monster 500 Nitro Express. These rifles are all hand made and represent pinnacle of double rifles today. Full length octagon barrels with a blade ramp front sight, one standing, 3 folding leaf express rear sight on a matted quarter rib. Barrels marked "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL, MADE IN GERMANY, AND MERKEL USA INC TRUSSVILLE, AL. SAFARI 500 N.E.". Each barrel has a wedge of scroll engraving on the chamber sides. Sling swivel on the bottom rib. Scroll engraved Anson and Deely box lock scalloped action with side clips, cocking indicators, double triggers, and tang safety. 90% coverage scroll engraving on the action, trigger guard, and pistol grip cap. The action bottom is marked in gold "AFRICAN SAFARI SERIES NO. 2" over a gold inlay of a elephant head. The 3x grade English walnut stock has fine line checkering, engraved grip cap, small cheekpiece, sling swivel and solid black rubber recoil pad. LOP is 14 1/2 inches. The matching walnut forearm has engraved knuckle and latch with fine line checkering.

Rating Definition:

New in the box with papers.



B) Engraved Merkel Model 140 African Safari Series #2 Double Barrel Rifle in 470 NE

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 140 2 1-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 470 NE
Barrel: 23 1/2 inches octagon
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5062
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Octagon barrels with a blade ramp front sight, one standing, 3 folding leaf express rear sight on a matted quarter rib. Barrels marked "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL, MADE IN GERMANY, AND MERKEL USA INC. TRUSSVILLE, AL. SAFARI 470 N.E.". Each barrel has a wedge of scroll engraving on the chamber sides. Sling swivel on the bottom rib. Scroll engraved Anson & Deely box lock. Scalloped action with side clips, cocking indicators, double triggers, tang safety. 90% coverage scroll engraving on the action, trigger guard, and pistol grip cap. The action bottom is marked in a gold "AFRICAN SAFARI SERIES NO. 2" over a gold inlay of a cap Buffalo head. The 3x grade English walnut stock has fine line checkering, engraved grip cap, small cheekpiece. Sling swivel and solid black rubber recoil pad. LOP is 14 1/2 inches matching walnut forearm has engraved knuckle and latch with fine line checkering.

Rating Definition:

New in box with papers.



C) Engraved Merkel Model 140 African Safari Series #2 Double Barrel Rifle

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 140 2-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 375 H&H magnum
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/satin coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5062
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 107
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Octagon barrels with a blade ramp front sight, one standing, 3 folding leaf express rear sight on a matted quarter rib. Barrels marked "GEBR. MERKEL SUHL, MADE IN GERMANY, AND MERKEL USA INC. TRUSSVILLE, AL. SAFARI .375 H & H." Each barrel has a wedge of scroll engraving on the chamber sides. Sling swivel on the bottom rib. Scroll engraved Anson & Deely box lock scalloped action. With side clips, cocking indicators, double triggers, tang safety. 90% coverage scroll engraving on the action, trigger guard, and pistol grip cap. The action bottom is marked in gold "AFRICAN SAFARI SERIES NO. 2" over a gold inlay of a male lion head. The 4x grade English walnut stock has fine line checkering, engraved grip cap, small cheekpiece, sling swivel, and solid black rubber recoil pad. LOP is 14 1/2 inches. The matching walnut forearm has engraved knuckle and latch with fine line checkering.

Rating Definition:

New in the box with papers.



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