Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #58
  • Lot #344
Lot #343
Lot #345

Lot 344: Engraved Merkel Model 8 Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 344: Engraved Merkel Model 8 Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Engraved Merkel Model 8 Side by Side Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 8
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3943
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This shotgun has a single white bead sight, the barrels are marked "1/2" and "1/1" for modified/full and has 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The barrels have been threaded for choke tubes with Colonial Arms modified/full installed. The receiver is casehardened with flourishes of floral scroll and a zig-zag border. Dual triggers and automatic tang safety. Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with plastic grip cap, raised cheekpiece, rear sling swivel and checkered plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. With box numbered to the gun, original paperwork, three extra choke tubes and a choke wrench.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 99% original blue finish remains with only a few light handling marks and choke tubes installed. The casehardened components retain nearly all of the vivid case colors. The stock set have a few light dings overall. Mechanically fine. The box is very good with some edge wear and minor flaking overall.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #786: Factory Engraved B-S/S Grade I Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

    Lot #789: Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Auto 5 Twenty Shotgun

    Lot #804: Engraved Belgian 410 Bore Single Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #1101: CZ/Huglu 20 Gauge Ringneck Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

    Lot #726: Belgian Browning Liege Grade I Over/Under Shotgun with Box

    Lot #666: Two Engraved Spanish Double Barrel Shotguns