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  • Auction Catalog #54
  • Lot #1689
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Lot 1689: Merkel Gebruder 280 Shotgun 28

Engraved Merkel Model 280 Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1689: Merkel Gebruder 280 Shotgun 28

Engraved Merkel Model 280 Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved Merkel Model 280 Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 280
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 793
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 74
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead on the matte concave solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder/modified, with ejectors. Blue barrels with standard markings, floral scroll engraved coin box lock action, with "MERKEL" marked on the bottom. The engraving pattern extends to the trigger guard, break lever and forearm hardware. Double triggers, tang mounted safety and mounted with a nicely figured, multi-point checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a black plastic Merkel buttplate. Complete with the original box numbered to the gun. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. This shotgun is consecutively serial numbered to two other Model 280s in this auction. This gun still has the full factory warranty.

Rating Definition:

New in the box. The box is excellent.



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