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  • Lot #1686
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Lot 1686: Merkel Gebruder 147el Shotgun 12

Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147EL Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1686: Merkel Gebruder 147el Shotgun 12

Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147EL Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147EL Double Barrel Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 147el
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/silver gray
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1241
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 73
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead sight on the concave matte solid rib, 3 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder/modified, with H&H style ejectors. Three line address on the left rear barrel and "147 EL 12 Ga" on the right. The scalloped box lock action is engraved with two rabbits in a wooded scene on the left and three ducks in a marsh scene on the right side. The balance has floral scroll engraving with the Suhl logo on the bottom. The engraving extends to the trigger guard, break lever, (with gold inlaid "EL"), and forearm knuckle with decorative simple line and zigzag designs on the forearm release. The left side of the receiver is signed "WH". Double under lugs, single trigger, selector, and tang mounted safety. Mounted with extra fancy multi point English walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a black plastic grip cap and Merkel buttplate. Length of pull 14 5/8 inches. Complete with box numbered to the gun. This gun still has the full factory warranty.

Rating Definition:

New in the box. The box is excellent.



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