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Lot 1442:Merkel Gebruder 280el Shotgun 28

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1442:Merkel Gebruder 280el Shotgun 28

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 280EL Double Barrel 28 Gauge Shotgun with Box

First imported in 2000, this shotgun features blue barrels, trigger guard and break lever; coin finish, scalloped box lock Anson & Deeley action and forearm hardware. Single brass bead sight on the concave solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder/modified, with ejectors. The breech end of the rib is marked "No. 51 of 100" in a panel. The right rear barrel is marked "280 EL 28 GA." and GSI Inc. T'ville AL/GEBR MERKEL SUHL/MADE IN GERMANY" on the left rear. The action is relief engraved with game bird scenes with scroll and geometric designs on the fences, underside of the action, break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware. The underside is also marked with the "SUHL" logo. The lower left rear of the action is signed "GR" (Gunter Richter). Automatic tang mounted safety, double under lugs, double triggers and mounted with multi-point checkered extra fancy walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a black plastic Merkel buttplate. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. Complete with box numbered to the gun.

ConditionExcellent plus. The shotgun retains 99% plus of the original blue and coin finish showing only light handling/storage marks. The wood is also excellent with a few very minor pressure dents and handling marks, with sharp checkering. Sharp markings and engraving. Mechanically excellent. The box is excellent.
Details
ManufacturerMerkel Gebruder
Model280el
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/coin
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1873
Catalog page223
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