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Lot 377: Merkel Gebruder 147sl Shotgun 20

Outstanding Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147SL 20 Gauge Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Lot 377: Merkel Gebruder 147sl Shotgun 20

Outstanding Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147SL 20 Gauge Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $11,000

Outstanding Signed Master Engraved Merkel Model 147SL 20 Gauge Side Lock Double Barrel Shotgun with Box

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 147sl
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1618
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 121
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Solid concave matte rib barrel with single brass bead sight marked "147 SL 20 GA" in a panel at the breech end. Choked improved cylinder/modified, 3 inch chambers with ejectors. Light scroll and geometric engraving on the action, trigger guard and break lever, with relief engraved rabbits in a wooded scene on the right side plate and a hunting dog and quail on the left side plate. The left side plate is singed "BH" (Burkhadt Hafner). The underside of the action is marked with the "SUHL" logo. Holland & Holland style side locks with cocking indicators, coin finished action and side locks, with blue on the remaining parts. Standard barrel markings, double triggers, tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with an extra fancy multi-point checkered English walnut forearm and straight grip stock with black plastic Merkel buttplate. Length of pull is 14 5/16 inches. Complete with the original box numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent plus. The shotgun retains 99% plus of the original blue and coin finish and the wood shows a few very minor handling/storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is excellent.



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