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Lot #3334
Lot #3336

Lot 3335: Merkel Gebruder 140 1-Rifle 500 Nitro Ex

Excellent Engraved Merkel Model 140-1 .500 Nitro Express Safari Double Rifle with Original Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Lot 3335: Merkel Gebruder 140 1-Rifle 500 Nitro Ex

Excellent Engraved Merkel Model 140-1 .500 Nitro Express Safari Double Rifle with Original Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Engraved Merkel Model 140-1 .500 Nitro Express Safari Double Rifle with Original Box

Manufacturer: Merkel Gebruder
Model: 140 1-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 500 Nitro Ex
Barrel: 23 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1620
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 131
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Fixed raised ramp blade front sight and three leaf rear sight on quarter rib with one fixed and two folding leaves. Three-line address marked on the left barrel and sling swivel mounted on the underside. Blue barrels, trigger guard and break lever, and coin finish scalloped box lock action. The sides of the action are lightly engraved in a swirling scroll. The trigger guard and break lever also have light scroll engraving. Double triggers, Greener cross bolt, cocking indicators, ejectors, manual tang safety and mounted with select European checkered walnut splinter forearm with coin finished, lightly engraved hardware and pistol grip stock with a black plastic grip cap, cheekpiece, black Merkel recoil pad and sling swivel. Length of pull is 14 1/2 inches. Box is numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Near new in box with only minimal light handling marks. The wood is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with general storage and handling marks.



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